Coll. 0070 - John Letcher Papers, 1845-1873John Letcher, a native of Lexington, Virginia, graduated from Washington College in 1833; was a United States Congressman, 1851-1859; and Governor of Virginia, 1860-1864.https://dspace.wlu.edu/handle/11021/240012024-03-28T14:09:50Z2024-03-28T14:09:50ZLetter from Alexander H.H. Stuart to John Letcher, August 13, 1861 (correspondence)https://dspace.wlu.edu/handle/11021/238732022-09-01T13:52:35ZLetter from Alexander H.H. Stuart to John Letcher, August 13, 1861 (correspondence)
Concerning the appointment of Capt. Robert D. Lilley (sp?) as Major of the regiment about to be formed.; There are three JPG files available which were created from scans of the original document. There is no transcription of this document.
Letter from John Letcher to J. Hinholzer, May 15, 1865 (correspondence)https://dspace.wlu.edu/handle/11021/238722022-09-01T13:52:35ZLetter from John Letcher to J. Hinholzer, May 15, 1865 (correspondence)
Local news and some comments on the condition of the country.; There are three JPG files available which were created from scans of the original document. There is no transcription of this document.
Letter from John Letcher to J. Hinholzer, December 3, 1864 (correspondence)https://dspace.wlu.edu/handle/11021/238712022-09-01T13:52:35ZLetter from John Letcher to J. Hinholzer, December 3, 1864 (correspondence)
Mentions a proposed visit to Richmond, general business as attorney, troop movements. Extolls Lee and his campaign in Northern Virginia.; There are three JPG files available which were created from scans of the original document. There is no transcription of this document.
Letter from John Letcher to J. Hinholzer, November 3, 1864 (correspondence)https://dspace.wlu.edu/handle/11021/238702022-09-01T13:52:35ZLetter from John Letcher to J. Hinholzer, November 3, 1864 (correspondence)
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.; There are three JPG files available which were created from scans of the original document. There is no transcription of this document.