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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02711.25 |
| From Archive Folder | Items relating to William E. Jones |
| Title | John Buchanan Floyd to Henry A. Wise |
| Date | 26 November 1859 |
| Author | Floyd, John Buchanan (1806-1863) |
| Recipient | Wise, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | To the governor of Virginia. Letter of introduction for William E. Jones in his effort to sell tents. |
| Subjects | Confederate General or Leader Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Military History Military Supplies Commerce Merchants and Trade Military Camp |
| People | Floyd, John Buchanan (1806-1863) Jones, William E. (1824-1864) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Virginia politician, governor of Virginia from 1849 to 1852. Secretary of War under Buchanan in 1857, but displayed a lack of administrative ability and was indicted in office. Accused of sending federal supplies to the South. Appointed a brigadier general in the Confederate army, and lost the crucial battle of Fort Donelson. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
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