Alexander Robert Lawton letter to P. Tracy, 1861 April 20

Summary

Creator:

Lawton, Alexander Robert, 1818-1896

Date:

1861 April 20

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 letter)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Alexander Robert Lawton letter to P. Tracy, ms2242, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter: dated Savannah, April 20, 1861, "My Dear Tracy," signed "A.R. Lawton," regarding appointment of aides under his military command.

Biographical / historical:

Alexander Robert Lawton (1818-1896) was a Confederate general during the Civil War.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Military administration -- Confederate States of America.

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army -- Officers

Places:

Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Preferred citation:

Alexander Robert Lawton letter to P. Tracy, ms2242, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.