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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], John Woodbridge Bosworth Letter, 1865-05-09, Ms2024-068, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The John Woodbridge Bosworth Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in October 2021.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John Woodbridge Bosworth Letter was completed in June 2024.

Biographical Note

John Woodbridge Bosworth was a Confederate soldier in Co. H of the Virginia 31st Infantry. Bosworth mustered into the army in 1861 as a private, and by the end of the war had reached the rank of First Lieutenant. Following the war, Bosworth worked as a doctor.

Sources: John Woodbridge Bosworth in the U.S., Civil War Solider Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 National Park Service - John W. Bosworth Solider Details

Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter sent from John Woodbridge Bosworth, a Confederate soldier, to his brother. Bosworth is writing from a Union Prisoner of War Camp, where he was being held prisoner. Bosworth writes asking his brother about family members and other soldiers. Bosworth also discusses his willingness to take the Oath of Allegiance to the Union, and asks his brother to send him money. This collection also includes a typed transcript of the letter.

Related Material

Squire Bosworth Papers, 1848-1892 (Ms2010-060)

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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