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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Henry Courtenay Selden Correspondence, WLU Coll. 0174, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VAIn some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Addison M. Duval, 1995

Biographical / Historical

Henry Selden was a student at Washington College from 1861-1863. Later he was a member of the 3rd Virginia Cavalry.

Scope and Contents

Letters written at Washington College by Selden to his sister, Mary Byrd ('Mollie') Selden describing college life. One letter refers to the death of Gen. Stonewall Jackson and the ceremonies attendant to his burial. Others include a letter from Alexander L. Nelson, Professor of Mathematics at the College, commending Selden; a letter after Selden left Washington College and joined the 3rd Virginia Cavalry.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College Students -- Social life and customs
• Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 3rd
• Correspondence
• Duval, Addison M., Mrs.
• Jackson, Thomas Jonathan (Stonewall)
• Military service, Voluntary
• Washington College (Lexington, Va.)