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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John H. Snouffer Letters, 1864, Ms2023-076, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The John H. Snouffer Letters was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in March 2017.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John H. Snouffer Letters was completed in July 2023.

Biographical Note

John H. Snouffer (1846-1939), served in the Union Army during the United States Civil War for just 4 months repairing telephone lines at Fort Powhattan, Virginia.

External source:

John H. Snouffer", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24417242/john-h-snouffer , accessed on July 19, 2023.

Scope and Content

This collection contains letters to and from Union Soldier John H. Snouffer of the 133rd Ohio Infantry. The letter was from a member of the same company in the same camp, Captain Ellis H. Heagler. The letters are written in pencil.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Civil War
• History of Food and Drink
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the John H. Snouffer Letters by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).