Francis Marion Coker papers, 1861-1866

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Summary

Creator:
Coker, Francis Marion, 1827-1905
Date:
1861-1866
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Frances Marion Coker papers, ms15, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists mainly of detailed correspondence from Francis Marion Coker to his wife, Sarah Alice Reid Coker (Sallie Coker), during his service as a Confederate soldier from 1861-1865. Includes descriptions of camp life, prices, food, clothing, marches, sickness, and foreign intervention. Describes the Seven Days Battle before Richmond and discusses camp politics, conduct of officers and doctors. Comments on fighting around Fredericksburg and the battlefield, Petersburg, Sherman and the march through Georgia. Also contains some correspondence from Sallie Coker to Francis Coker and a few business letters.

Biographical / historical:

Francis Marion Coker (1827-1905), was a planter, banker, and Confederate soldier, born in Elbert County, Georgia.

Acquisition information:
Previously known as Florence Hodgson Heidler collection. Donated by George and Harrison Heidler in 1958.
Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Access and use restrictions

Terms of access:

No Copyright – United States: Collection is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ For additional information, please contact the Special Collections Libraries at sclib@uga.edu.

Preferred citation:

Frances Marion Coker papers, ms15, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.