John Letcher papers, 1845/1873

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.

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.

Summary

Extent:
0.04 Linear Feet 4 folders
Creator:
Letcher, John
Language:
English
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.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Stuart letter: Concerning the appointment of Capt. Robert D. Lilley (sp?) as Major of the regiment about to be formed.

December 12, 1845 letter from Letcher to William Taylor concerning a federal appointment.

Legal document dated September 26, 1863 exempting an enslaved person from public works for the Confederate government.

A subscription list of a testimonial to Charles A. Davidson for service on behalf of the Conservative ticket dated November 13, 1873.

November 3, 1864 letter 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.

December 3, 1864 letter mentions a proposed visit to Richmond, general business as attorney, troop movements. Extolls Lee and his campaign in Northern Virginia.

May 15, 1865 letter includes local news and some comments on the condition of the country.

Recommendations for Alfred Boyd for lodging and employment. The November 22nd letter was written by Boyd's father-in-law stating that Boyd was coming to Lexington with an interest in "getting the management of the new Steward's Hall" at Washington College.

Biographical / historical:

John Letcher, a native of Lexington, Virginia, graduated from Washington College in 1833, was a United States Congressman from 1851-1859, and served as Governor of Virginia from 1860-1864.

Rules or conventions:
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