Letters to John B. Floyd

John Buchanan Floyd was an American politician who served as the 31st Governor of Virginia. Under president James Buchanan, he also served as the U.S. Secretary of War from 1857 to 1860. Floyd is also known as the Confederate general in the American Civil War who lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson.

1860
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Col. Cooper to John B. Floyd, December 28, 1860

From Col. Cooper

To John B. Floyd

December 28, 1860

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, December 28, 1860. Lieutenant-General Scott, who has had a bad night, and can sear¢gely hold up his head this morning, begs to express the hope…