Letters / Correspondence

John Letcher

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Letters table
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1 John Letcher Walter H. Taylor Know you, That from special trust and confidence reposed in your fidelity, courage and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, in pursuance of the authority vested in him by the Constitution and Laws of this... Jan. 1, 1861
2 John Letcher Robert E. Lee Sir: You will direct to Col. T. J. Jackson to proceed to Harper’s Ferry, to organize into regiments the volunteer forces which have been called into the service of the State, and which may be... Apr. 27, 1861
3 Robert E. Lee John Letcher I respectfully ask of the governor and council what arrangements have been made to enable the army of the State to take the field? Besides the necessary camp equipage, some means of transportation... Apr. 27, 1861
4 John Letcher Walter H. Taylor Know you, That from special trust and confidence reposed in your fidelity, courage and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, in pursuance of the authority vested in him by the Convention of the State of... May 3, 1861
5 Robert E. Lee John Letcher Five thousand volunteers, including those now in service at Norfolk, have been called out today. In addition, the Georgia and Alabama regiments are ordered there.R E LeeMajor-General May 3, 1861
6 John Letcher Walter H. Taylor Know you, That from special trust and confidence reposed in your fidelity, courage and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, in pursuance of the authority vested in him by an Ordinance of the Convention of... May 31, 1861
7 Robert E. Lee John Letcher Sir: The defensive works about Richmond are progressing so slowly, from the want of laborers, that I think it proper to call your attention to the subject, that you may submit it to the city... Jun. 14, 1861
8 Robert E. Lee John Letcher The following communication has been made to me which I deem of sufficient importance for reference to State authority, as I am not aware of any Confederate law under which I could act in the case... Oct. 1863
9 Robert E. Lee John Letcher The following communication has been made to me which I deem of sufficient importance for reference to State authority, as I am not aware of any Confederate law under which I could act in the case... Oct. 1863
10 John Letcher Robert E. Lee I avail myself of the first opportunity which has presented itself since our recent crisis, to say that my confidence in you as a a [sic] gentleman, a christian, and an unrivalled military leader... May 15, 1865
11 Robert E. Lee John Letcher I was much pleased to hear of your return to your home, and to learn by your letter of the 2d of the kindness and consideration with which you were treated by your former congressional associates... Aug. 28, 1865