Letter to Columbiana Major, 1870
- Scope and content:
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Written from VMI, Lexington, Virginia. The letter contains a detailed account of the death and funeral of General Robert E. Lee. Nalle describes mourning activities at VMI, Washington College, and Lexington, standing guard over Lee's body with four other cadets, and the funeral procession. The letter also mentions a flood in Rockbridge County, Virginia that destroyed canal locks, bridges, and other property.
- Language:
- English
- Other descriptive data:
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Va Military Institute
Dear Mother
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston Library411 Letcher AvenueVirginia Military InstituteLexington, VA 24450
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