Letter, Robert E. Lee to Virginia Gov. John Letcher

 
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Letter, Robert E. Lee to Virginia Gov. John Letcher
letter from Robert E. Lee
letter from Robert E. Lee

Letter, Robert E. Lee to Virginia Gov. John Letcher

Object number1960.029.00
DateSeptember 23, 1861
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions9 1/16 x 7 in. (23 x 17.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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  • Letter
DescriptionLetter from Robert E. Lee to the Governor John Letcher of Virginia recommending Major Addison Armistead & Captain Pickett to the position of Colonel of a newly organized Virginia regiment.



Hdqrs
Meadow Bluffs
23 Sept 1861

His Exc John Letcher
Gov. of Virginia
Richmond, VA:

Gov -
I have been informed that five Comp. of Vols. are (?) at Staunton & that five men from the Counties(?) of Bedford & Franklin were daily expected there. I have directed they be organized with a regiment & have (?) to request that J(?) officers be appointed for it.
I can only repeat to your Exc., my earnest wish that the best be selected within your reach. It is (?) to the men as well as an injury to the county to commit them to unimportant(?) offices. I have heard that Major Armistead & Capt. Pickett, formerly of the Army of the U.S., both from Virg'a were in Richmond. I can recommend(?) either as well qualified for the position of Colonel.
I have the honor to be
your (?)
R.E. Lee
Genl. (?)


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