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Grace Memorial Church Records 1 Item

Grace Memorial Church (Lexington, Va.)

This collection is the minutes of a February 4, 1884 committee meeting at the church describing the funeral of former Virginia governor John Letcher (1813-1884) the week before, and the decision to name a group consisting of Lexington, Virginia notables to write a sketch of Governor Letcher's life. This group included G. W. C. Lee, Francis H. Smith, J. T. Preston, A. T. Barclay, and Col. Edmund Pendleton.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Hiram Martz Papers 1 Linear Feet

Martz, Hiram

This collection consists largely of constituent correspondence relating to Shenandoah Valley local politics, land transactions, and railroads. Included are letters from Congressman John Letcher and his assessments of the contemporary political scene, including congressional elections, Kansas migration, and railroads.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

James O. Hensley letter 0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

Hayes, Sydney Walker

This collection contains a letter written by Washington College student James O. Hensley to an unidentified friend. It is largely about his finances and textbook expenses. He mentions the election of John Letcher to the office of Governor for the Commonwealth of Virginia and expresses a favorable opinion of him. He also writes about an outbreak of smallpox in the area.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

James River and Kanawha Company Papers - John Jordan 3 Item One folder, with three items in RHS-Coll-0068 - part of box RHS-Coll-0060 - 0076

This file consists of a contract for locks between the James River and Kanawha Company and James Jordan, dated November 26th, 1835. The contract also includes specification for locks, articles of agreement, and a signature by James Cabell. The file additionally includes a letter to John Jordan from W.P. Munford noting that a lock contract has been voided (dated October 3rd, 1830). Finally, the file contains a page of handwritten notes on financing for the lock, as well as participant investors.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

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