Ashby, Malvina. creator mixed material monographic eng 2 ALS (1862 March 22) from Ashby to Captain Hugh M. Nelson, Confederate 6th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, requesting a discharge for her son, George Ashby. Ashby indicates that she is dissatisfied with George's pay and wants him discharged because he is unwell. Includes a signed rebuttal letter, also addressed to Nelson and dated March 22, 1862, from James Bartlett, the individual who hired George to serve as his substitute. Bartlett defends the legality of his agreement, which he states was made with Malvina Ashby, rather than George, in front of witnesses. Open to research. Mother of Confederate Army soldier. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Ashby, George 1845-6- Bartlett, James active 1862 Correspondence Nelson, Hugh M Correspondence Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 6th. Virginia History Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 mm2012085725 Open to research. DLC 120106 20260227111732.0 mm2012085725