Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection consists of two letters from John W. Fairfax to Confederate General James Longstreet. The first letter, dated May 20, 1898, is a request for a recommendation for Lawson L. Davis, a Confederate veteran applying for a Pay-Mastership in the Army. The second letter, dated May 14, 1902, discusses financial matters regarding the reorganization scheme of the Northeastern, as well as some of Fairfax's personal business ventures. Fairfax also expresses his sympathy...