James H. Lane letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones, 1898 October 26

Summary

Creator:
Lane, James Henry, 1833-1907
Date:
1898 October 26
Extent:
1 folder(s) (1 letter)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James H. Lane letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones, ms 1468. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter written on Alabama Polytechnic Institute, A. & M. College, Auburn, Alabama letterhead: dated October 26, 1898, to "Mr. Charles E. Jones," signed "James H. Lane," regarding Lane's participation in the Battle of Chancellorsville, and the role of Stonewall Jackson in the battle.

Biographical / historical:

James Henry Lane (1833-1907), a Virginian by birth and education, received his commission as brigadier general in the Army of Northern Virginia in 1862. After the war he taught at several institutions, most particularly the Alabama Polytechnic Institute from 1882-1907.

For more information, see the article "James Henry Lane" at Encyclopedia of Alabama online.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

James H. Lane letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones, ms 1468. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.