Letcher, John, 1813-1884 to Zebulon Baird Vance

GLC02469.11

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GLC#
GLC02469.11-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
circa 1862-1864
Author/Creator
Letcher, John, 1813-1884
Title
to Zebulon Baird Vance
Place Written
Richmond, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.4 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Letcher, Governor of Virginia (1860-1864) replies to a note from Vance, Governor of North Carolina (1862-1865). Discusses Colonel James P. Dillard, 70th Regiment, North Carolina militia. Writes, "On enquiry I can hear nothing of the criminal therein mentioned. If he can be found and arrested, I will cheerfully deliver him to you on requisition. I will most cheerfully unite with you in all efforts to arrest deserters and return them to their commands." Relates that many deserters are along the line between Virginia and North Carolina. Written on State of Virginia, Executive Department stationery.

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