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Preferred citation: [Identification of item], John Letcher Papers, WLU Coll. 0070, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.
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John Letcher, a native of Lexington, Virginia, graduated from Washington College in 1833, was a United States Congressman, 1851-1859, and served as Governor of Virginia from 1860-1864.
This collection includes a letter, December 12, 1845, to Virginia Congressman William Taylor concerning a federal appointment; a letter from Alexander H.H. Stuart, August 13, 1861; document, September 26, 1863, signed by Letcher exempting a slave from public works for the Confederate government; 3 letters to J. Hinholzer, November 3, 1864, December 3, 1864, and May 15, 1865; subscription list of a testimonial to Charles A. Davidson for service on behalf of the Conservative ticket.
This letter to Virginia Congressman William Taylor concerns a federal appointment.
This document exempts a slave from public works for the Confederate government.
This document is a subscription list of a testimonial to Charles A. Davidson for service on behalf of the Conservative ticket.
Discusses the security of Richmond and the state, and the future of the Confederacy. Comments on the value of paper money and loss of confidence.
Mentions a proposed visit to Richmond, general business as attorney, troop movements. Extolls Lee and his campaign in Northern Virginia.
Local news and some comments on the condition of the country.
Concerning the appointment of Capt. Robert D. Lilley (sp?) as Major of the regiment about to be formed.
Concerning the appointment of Capt. Robert D. Lilley (sp?) as Major of the regiment about to be formed.