Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of a single letter from Virginia Congressman (1851-1859) and future Virginia Governor John Letcher. Dated from the House of Representatives on December 20, 1852, the letter is addressed to "My Dear Sir." Letcher writes of having recently "sold Mr Rodgers warrant for $35.50 to D. Rowland" and of having made inquiries at the pension office, as requested. He then discusses the many applicants in the city, seeking federal office, following the recent presidential...