Letter, Judith B. Alexander to John A. Washington III, 1861-05-03
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series consists of family correspondences on various subjects including Civil War and slaves owned by the Washington family.
Dates
- Creation: 1861-05-03
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
JAW’s aunt describes her struggle to leave home to care for his children as he prepares to depart his Waveland Plantation to join the Confederate Army. Notable lines “The day is truly dark to this once happy country, but Graven Kingdoms fall on this sorrowful earth. The Kingdom of our God is hastening on to its glory, in that great victory truth and righteousness will reign forever."
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository