Herschel Vespasian Johnson letter to Jefferson Davis, 1863 December 11
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Summary
- Creator:
- Johnson, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1812-1880
- Date:
- 1863 December 11
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s) (1 letter)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Herschel Vespasian Johnson letter to Jefferson Davis, ms 1569. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of one letter: dated C.S. Senate, December 11, 1863, to "Mr. President," (Jefferson Davis), regarding the importance of Richmond, Virginia and Northwest Georgia to the Confederacy and the need to defend these areas at all costs.
- Biographical / historical:
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Herschel Vespasian Johnson (1812-1880), politician and judge, born in Burke County, Georgia.
For more information, see the article Herschel Johnson (1812-1880) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Correspondence
- Names:
- Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
- Places:
- Confederate States of America -- Politics and government.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Herschel Vespasian Johnson letter to Jefferson Davis, ms 1569. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.