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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], William L. Jackson Special Order, WLU Coll. 0439, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift from Mrs. Armistead R. Long. They were previously owned by her cousin, Virginia Long Brown, who was the daughter of General Armistead L. Long.

Scope and Contents

Handwritten copy of a special order issued by General William L. Jackson on September 14th, 1862. The document gives orders to attack the ground occupied by the enemy.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Long, A. L. (Armistead Lindsay), 1827-1891
• Military orders