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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], [folder], James Watson Letter, 1863-05-02, Ms2024-071, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The James Watson Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2023.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the James Watson Letter was completed in June 2024.

Biographical Note

No biographical information could be found for James Watson.

Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter sent from James Watson, a soldier in the Union Army, to his parents. In the letter, Watson discusses life in the army and trading goods with Confederate soldiers. Also included in this collection is the envelope that the letter was mailed in.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Civil War
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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