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James H. Lane letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: James H. Lane letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones | |
| Creator: Lane, James Henry, 1833-1907 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1898 October 26 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 letter) | |
| Collection Number: ms1468 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
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.
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.
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Preferred Citation
James H. Lane letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones, ms 1468. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.