Letter from Henry to "Mollie" Mary Byrd Selden, 1861, inferred from contents
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Letters written at Washington College by Selden to his sister, Mary Byrd ('Mollie') Selden describing college life. One letter refers to the death of Gen. Stonewall Jackson and the ceremonies attendant to his burial. Others include a letter from Alexander L. Nelson, Professor of Mathematics at the College, commending Selden; a letter after Selden left Washington College and joined the 3rd Virginia Cavalry.
Dates
- Creation: 1861, inferred from contents
Creator
- From the Collection: Selden, Henry Courtenay (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Nelson, Alexander Lockhart, 1827-1910 (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Selden, Mary Byrd (Correspondent, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 10 Item (Housed in a box containing collections 0173-0180.)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository