John Esten Cooke letters, 1861

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Cooke, John Esten, 1830-1886
Date:
1861
Extent:
1 folder(s) (2 letters)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Esten Cooke letters, ms 1385. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters: dated Howitzer Battery, Leesburg, January 1, 1861, signed "John Esten Cooke," regarding orders, "the affair in Richmond," and Cooke's worries; dated Camp near Leesburg, September 8, 1861, signed "John Esten Cooke," regarding Cooke's friends, and his personal relationship with Miss Nettie.

Biographical / historical:

John Esten Cooke (1830-1886) was a novelist, biographer, and veteran of the American Civil War (1861–1865).

For more information, see the article "John Esten Cooke (1830–1886)" at Encyclopedia Virginia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John Esten Cooke letters, ms 1385. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.