A Guide to the Civil War Papers of John Thomas Black, June - Septmeber, 1864 Black, John Thomas 11360

A Guide to the Civil War Papers of John Thomas Black, June - Septmeber, 1864

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The Special Collections Department
Accession number 11360

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Collection number

11360

Title

Civil War Letters of John Thomas Black, June - September, 1864

Physical Characteristics

The collection consists of four letters.

Language

English

Abstract

The collection consists of four letters written by Confederate soldier John Thomas Black to his family between June and September, 1864.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

John Black Letters, 1864, Accession #11360, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library, Va.

Acquisition Information

These letters were purchased by the Library from Alexander Autographs in Cos Cob, Connecticut, on January 7, 1998.

Biographical/Historical Information

John Thomas Black was a Confederate soldier from North Carolina.

Scope and Content Information

There are four letters written between June and September, 1864, from the Confederate soldier, John Thomas Black, of North Carolina, to his family. Black writes from various camps in Virginia, including Warrenton, Dinwiddie Court house, and Petersburg. He writes about nursing ill friends, including "Duke," who wishes a visit from the Black family. In Black's September letter from camp near Petersburg, he discusses camp life and asks his parents to visit but warns them to be careful as the Yankees have been raiding the railroads.