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Preferred Citation
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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Biographical / Historical
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.
Scope and Contents
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- African Americans
- Correspondence
- Government executives -- Selection and appointment
- Governors
- United States -- Confederate States of America
- Virginia
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Davidson, Charles A. (Charles Andrew)
- Hinholzer, J.
- Letcher, John
- Stuart, Alexander H. H. (Alexander Hugh Holmes)
- Taylor, William
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- United States -- Confederate States of America
- Virginia
Container List
- Text box: 1 folder: 2
John Letcher to William Taylor1845-12-12English.General
This letter to Virginia Congressman William Taylor concerns a federal appointment.
- Text box: 1 folder: 2
Legal document1863-09-26English.General
This document exempts a slave from public works for the Confederate government.
- Text box: 1 folder: 2
Legal document1873-11-13English.General
This document is a subscription list of a testimonial to Charles A. Davidson for service on behalf of the Conservative ticket.
- Text box: 1 folder: 3
John Letcher to J. Hinholzer1864-11-03English.General
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.
- Text box: 1 folder: 3
John Letcher to J. Hinholzer1864-12-03English.General
Mentions a proposed visit to Richmond, general business as attorney, troop movements. Extolls Lee and his campaign in Northern Virginia.
- Text box: 1 folder: 3
John Letcher to J. Hinholzer1865-05-15English.General
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.
- Text box: 1 folder: 4
Alexander H.H. Stuart to John Letcher1861-08-13English.General
Concerning the appointment of Capt. Robert D. Lilley (sp?) as Major of the regiment about to be formed.