Tag Archives: John Letcher

Fighting It Out In the Old Dominion

Posted on May 16, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch May 16, 1862: Virginia not to be surrendered. Two gratifying papers were communicated to the Virginia Legislature yesterday — a Message from Governor Letcher, and a communication from the President of the Confederacy, giving the … Continue reading →

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New-York: Brashly Intimidating?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times January 22, 1861: THE LEGISLATURES OF NEW-YORK AND VIRGINIA.; GOV. LETCHER ON THE NEW-YORK RESOLVES–THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES VOTES TO RETURN THEM TO GOV. MORGAN. Gov. LETCHER, of Virginia, sent the following message to the Legislature … Continue reading →

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Norfolk “Preparing to Resist Invasion”

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times January 8, 1861: PUBLIC MEETING AT NORFOLK, VA. NORFOLK, Sunday, Jan. 6. A large meeting was held here on Saturday night. Strong speeches were made urging the citizens to arm themselves and place tremselves in a … Continue reading →

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