Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

This collection is in the public domain. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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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], Joseph M. Reed Correspondence, 1864-1865, Ms2023-098 , Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in June 2023.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Joseph M. Reed Correspondence was completed in September 2023.

Scope and Content

This collection largely consists of letters written by Joseph M. Reed to friends and family members during the American Civil War. He gives accounts of his experience. Three pieces in this collection are incomplete, but presumed to be authored by Reed. There are two letters addressed to Reed and signed by a friend, "Jermie Green."

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one folder.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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