Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 4
Abstract:
Letter from Waveland to her nephew [envelope c/o Gen Robert E. Lee, Richmond] Numerous references to war, including: "Mrs. Jones sent Louisa a list of necessities for hte Southern troops, forwarded to her from Harper's Ferry... so the ladies of this pat of Fauquier all turned out to contribute their quota.... A letter from the Rev.Mr. Scott describes to me the cannonading at Aquia Creek, as wirnessed from Caledon. The Yankees have twice landed, he says, at Matthias's Point but he does not tell us why they entered, two companies are quartered in our church he says great excitement prevails." "I cannot but fear that all of our propety in King George will soon be in Yankee hands."
Language:
English .

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
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Washington and Lee University
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