Augusta Jane Evans Wilson letter, 1866 October 23

Summary

Creator:
Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane), 1835-1909
Date:
1866 October 23
Extent:
1 folder(s) (1 letter)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Augusta Jane Evans Wilson letter, ms 1162. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a handwritten letter that was removed from a special edition of St. Elmo A novel, by Augusta J. Evans for preservation purposes. The letter is dated Mobile, October 23, 1866, "My dear kind friend," signed "A. J. Evans," and regards Evans' views toward the recently concluded Civil War and her own literary efforts.

St. Elmo A novel by Augusta J. Evans is located in Special Collections Hargrett Rare Books (RBV), call number PS3332.S137 1867b.

Biographical / historical:

Augusta Jane Evans Wilson (1835-1909) was a noted author who became closely associated with the Confederate cause and an advocate of the traditional Southern way of life.

For more information, see the article Augusta Jane Evans (Wilson) (1835-1909) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Augusta Jane Evans Wilson letter, ms 1162. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.