Letter from John Letcher to Francis M. Boykin

Creator:
Letcher, John, 1813-1884
Scope and content:

Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter orders Francis M. Boykin to proceed to Grafton, West Virginia and contact Colonel Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall).

Language:
English
Other descriptive data:

Executive Department
Richmond Apl 29 1861

Major F. M. Boykin
Weston Lewis Cty Va

Sir:
You will proceed at once to Grafton at the junction of the B and Ohio and the Parkersburg Road and communicate with Col. Thomas J. Jackson* at Harpers Ferry who is in the command of the Volunteer forces in that section of the State.
I am most Respectfully
John Letcher

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