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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], Sallie L. Rucker Letter, March 8, 1863, Ms2025-039, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Sallie L. Rucker Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in September 2022.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Sallie L. Rucker Letter was completed in June 2025.

Biographical note

Sallie L. Rucker, full name Sarah L. Rucker, was born in Amherst County, Virginia, around 1830. Her parents were Tabatha and Willis Rucker.

External source:

Sarah S Rucker in the Geneanet Community Trees Index. Ancestory Library. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/search/collections/62476/records/5766115324. Accessed June 6, 2025.

Scope and Content

The collection contains a letter written by Sallie L. Rucker on March 8, 1863, and was addressed to her Aunt Patsy and Uncle John. The letter includes updates on deceased family members including Sallie's brother John and her sister Nannie, as well as her fiance, John Howell. She writes about how the rest of the family is doing in Bedford, including her sister Matilda and mother. Collection includes a transcript of the letter.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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