Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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Laura Arritt and Kira Dietz
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Daniel Verser Letter must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Daniel Verser Letter, Ms2011-051, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2011.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Daniel Verser Letter was completed in June 2011.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a letter from Daniel Verser in Pittsylvania, Virginia, to his brother, Colonel William Verser in Burkesville, Virginia. Dated August 1867, the letter includes Daniel Verser's opinions on Reconstruction-era difficulties in the state. The original envelope is also included.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Civil War
- Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
- Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865