D.P. Curry, Richmond, Va., to Governor John Letcher, 1862 August 1
Scope and Contents
Hopes to arrange his exchange as a prisoner from "Lincoln's shackles," and will then be able to enter service again. Since he has been wounded, desires position in John B. Floyd's army. Including answer from John Letcher, 17 Aug. 1862, referring Curry's request to Maj. General John B. Floyd, and recommending Curry as an "excellent officer... cool and energetic."
Dates
- Creation: 1862 August 1
Creator
- From the Collection: Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 (Person)
- From the Collection: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 (Person)
- From the Collection: Faulkner, Charles James, 1806-1884 (Person)
- From the Collection: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Huger, Benjamin, 1805-1877 (Person)
- From the Collection: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 (Person)
- From the Collection: Hunter, R. M. T. (Robert Mercer Taliaferro), 1809-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lind, Jenny, 1820-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Mason, J. M. (James Murray), 1798-1871 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, William Ballard, 1805-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tyler, John, 1790-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository