Letters,, 1898-1902
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two letters from John W. Fairfax to General James Longstreet. The first letter, dated May 20, 1898, is a request for a recommendation for Lawson L. Davis, a Confederate veteran applying for a Pay-Mastership in the Army. The second letter, dated May 14, 1902, discusses financial matters regarding the reorganization scheme of the Northeastern,
as well as some of Fairfax's personal business ventures. Fairfax also expresses his sympathy for Longstreet's impaired vision. The letter also discusses a possible visit to General Longstreet by Mrs. Fairfax and mentions his recent marriage to Helen Dortch.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1902
Creator
- From the Collection: Fairfax, John W. (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu