Letter from Maurice Langhorne, Jr. to John Letcher, 1861

Creator:

Langhorne, Maurice, Jr. and Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870

Scope and content:

Written from Lynchburg, Virginia. Letter requests that William R. Musser be released from military duty in order to conduct essential war service in Lynchburg.

Language:

English

Other descriptive data:

Lynchburg June 19th 1861

To his Excellency

The undersigned having learned that our fellow townsman Wm. R. Musser has been ordered to proceed with his company to Manassas Junction, respectfully represent, that Mr. Musser since the commencement of hostilities has been largely engaged in supplying our troops with tents etc. and is still engaged in filling orders with a large stock of material on hand. In addition to this he is one of the finest mechanics in this section of country, having served his apprenticeship with Denmead in Bath and is with perhaps few exceptions the only one competent to get up new machinery that may likely be wanted for Government purposes. In view of his qualifications and usefulness at home we respectfully request that your Excellency will order his discharge.

[on verso] Thos D. Jellis, Genl Frt. A

Headqtrs Richmond Va 24 June 1861

Ex Dept June 26 1861

Subjects:

Lynchburg (Va.)—History—Civil War, 1861-1865
Correspondence

Names:

Letcher, John, 1813-1884
Langhorne, Maurice, Jr.
Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870

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