Letter, John A. Washington III to Edward C. Turner
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 4
- Abstract:
- Written from Richmond and sent to overseer of Washington's Waveland Plantation in Fauquier County: "I am sure that when the case is properly represented to Gen. Beauregard that he will see that a sufficient number of men are left to protect families against the negroes..." Discusses Governor's order to relieve overseers of those who are in the amy from military duty. "Whether we succeed or not, the Cause is just and our people are true, and we or those who follow us will establish our independence and secure those rights which the despotic Government at Washingtn would take from us."
- 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.
- Parent terms of access:
- The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.