Powell, L. W. (Lazarus Whitehead) (1812-1867) to Sallie A. Overton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01011.02 Author/Creator: Powell, L. W. (Lazarus Whitehead) (1812-1867) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 December 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses a pass from President Abraham Lincoln allowing Sallie and her three orphaned siblings to pass the federal lines and go to a relative in Kentucky (see GLC01011.01). States that the pass was requested by Sallie's mother-in-law, Mrs. Grant Green, and her brother Fred. H. Overton. Postscript states that a pass (not present) is also enclosed for a Miss Sarah E. Mallory of Louisa County Virginia, who will be accompanying them to Kentucky. Addressed to Overton at Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Written from the Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C.
Powell served as a United States representative 1859-65.
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Senate Chamber
Washington City, D.C.
Dec. 8th 1864
Miss Sallie A. Overton
Fredericks Hall
Louisa County
Virginia
Dr. Miss
At the request of your mother in Law Mrs. Grant Green, & your Brother Fred. H. Overton Esq. I have procured from the President a pass for you and your sisters & brother to pass the Federal lines & go to Henderson, Kentucky. I send the pass -- enclosed herewith. Mrs Green & your brother requested me to request you when you reached Baltimore to telegraph them at Henderson, Ky. and they would join you there. [Y]our friends at Hendersons were well. I send this by Fortress monroe & hope it may reach you safely. I have the honor to be your obt. sert.
F. M. L W Powell
N. B. I have also procured a pass for Miss Sarah E. Mallory of Louisa Co. Va. which I have enclosed to her by [2] the mail that will contain this. Her Brother Mr. John H. Mallory desire her to accompany you to Kentucky
yours &c.
L W Powell
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