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Charles H. Knox diary and letters
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Charles H. Knox diary and letters | |
| Creator: Knox, Charles H., active 1864 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1864-1865 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3432 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a diary kept by Charles H. Knox in which he describes the battle which resulted in his capture, travel to Andersonville Prison, layout of the prison, food and prices, number of prisoners arriving on various days, punishments, hangings and exchange of prisoners.
The collection also includes two letters Knox wrote to his wife: dated Andersonville, Georgia, May 30, 1864, regarding Knox's imprisonment; dated Annapolis, March 15, 1865, regarding his health and his exchange.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Charles H. Knox diary and letters, ms3432, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2018.
General Notes
This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.