Maurice Langhorne letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-0375
Letter (June 19, 1861) from Maurice Langhorne of Lynchburg to Gov. John Letcher, requesting that William R. Musser be released from military duty in order to conduct essential war service in Lynchburg. Langhorne states that Musser is active in supplying the troops and is also a skilled mechanic. The document is endorsed on the verso by several officers, including General Robert E. Lee. Lee declined the request.
Dates
- June 19, 1861
Creator
- Langhorne, Maurice (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1 items
Biographical / Historical
[probably the grandfather of Maurice Langhorne, VMI Class of 1867/New Market cadet and Jacob Kent Langhorne, Class of 1866]
Physical Location
Manuscripts Stacks
Online Access
Creator
- Langhorne, Maurice (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Repository
