Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) to John Letcher
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09096 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889) Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 31 January 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Impressment of slaves for the Confederate War Effort. "I invite your attention to the enclosed communications from several members of Congress and of the Legislature, in reference to the propriety of exempting certain counties from my recent call upon you for slaves to work upon fortification." To Letcher, the Governor of Virginia.
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