Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 4
- Abstract:
- JAW's aunt describes her struggle to leave home to care for his children as he prepares to depart his Waveland Plantation to join the Confederate Army. Notable lines "The day is truly dark to this once happy country, but Graven Kingdoms fall on this sorrowful earth. The Kingdom of our God is hastening on to its glory, in that great victory truth and righteousness will reign forever."
- Language:
- English .
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Special Collections and ArchivesJames G. Leyburn LibraryWashington and Lee University204 W. Washington StreetLexington, VA 24450
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- POC: Tom CamdenEmail: camdent@wlu.eduPhone: (540) 458-8649Email: mclear@wlu.eduEmail: specialcollections@wlu.eduPhone: (540) 463-8109Fax: (540) 463-8964
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research use.
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