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Asa L. Landon Collection

Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Manuscript Collections



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A wound witness paper for Asa L. Landon written by General H. Hyde, dated June 10, 1865. This paper noted that Asa L. Landon was indeed injured in action on May 6, 1864.

Bible birth record of Asa L. Landon, certified by Notary Public Ashbel Landon, dated April 15, 1913.

Letter from Asa L. Landon to his brother and sister, dated June 21, 1965. In this letter, he discusses his arm injury and, in relation, his future discharge and pension, as well as Confederate President Jeff Davis.

Letter from Asa L. Landon to his brother, dated December 22, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his health, his doctor's decision on his discharge, visiting friends, and the draft.

Letter from Asa L. Landon to his brother, dated October 22, 1864. In this letter he discusses his possible discharge due to his injury, the upcoming Presidential elections, Abraham Lincoln, defeating the Copperhead Party, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

Letter from Asa L. Landon to his brother, dated November 22, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his troop's movement, the joys of visiting with friends, and a small skirmish with Rebel forces at Rappahannock Station (November 7).

A pension certificate for Josephine Landon, widow of Asa L. Landon, dated June 6, 1919.

Discharge certificate of Asa L. Landon, dated July 31, 1865.

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