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Letter, 29 March 1861, Ferdinand Charles Hutter (1831-1885) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)

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Ferdinand Charles Hutter writes to his brother James Risque Hutter in Charleston, SC to inform him that their family is doing well while Risque and their father are away. He asks his brother to communicate that he is looking for an appointment as a…

Letter, 23 January 1861, John Mayo Oliver (1838-1863) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)

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A friend of James Risque Hutter, John Mayo Oliver writes to him informing him that he has not been able to write due to school. Hutter’s friend also describes political meetings that some of the Lexington townsfolk had been attending as well as…

Check [facsimile], Exchange Bank of Virginia, to General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870)

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Early 20th century copy of a check dated 27 June 1861 to Major General Robert E. Lee, signed by Ferdinand Charles Hutter in the amount of $1,323.33. Check is endorsed on back by Lee.This check facsimile, showing front and back in single presentation,…