Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880 to William Smith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02469.22 Author/Creator: Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 26 January 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.4 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Seddon, Secretary of War, replies to a communication from Smith, "concerning the statements of the Senators and Delegates of the Counties of Hardy and Hampshire, in reference to the conduct of some of the Cavalry of the Confederate States in the recent expedition unto those counties." Informs Smith, Governor of Virginia, that necessary papers have been sent to General Robert E. Lee, so that Lee may investigate the matter. Written on Confederate States of America War Department stationery.
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