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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], Mary C. Meriwether Letter, September 3, 1847, Ms2025-035, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Mary C. Meriwether Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in September 2019.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Mary C. Meriwether Letter was completed in May 2025.

Biographical Note

Mary Coles Meriwether was born October 24, 1833, in Bedsford County, Virginia, and was around 13 years old when writing the letter. In the letter she mentions that she is attending Mrs. Steptoes's school and that she is working on her writing skills. Mary died March 10, 1910.

External source:

Mary Coles Meriwether Clay. January 18, 2014. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123695357/mary_coles-clay. Accessed May 23, 2025.

Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter written by Mary Cole Meriwether on September 3, 1847, sent to Nannie W. Read in Roanoke, Virginia. The letter was written for Mary to practice writing and includes updates on Mary's family, local news, and future traveling. Collection includes a transcript of the letter.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Campbell County (Va.)
• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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