Joseph Wheeler letter to William Joseph Hardee, 1864 November 22

Summary

Creator:

Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906

Date:

1864 November 22

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Joseph Wheeler letter to William Joseph Hardee, ms2243, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter: dated Griswoldville, November 22, 1864, to "Lt. General W.J. Hardee," signed "Joseph Wheeler, Major General," regarding Wheeler's proposed troop movement toward the Oconee Bridge due to enemy occupation of all roads to Milledgeville, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph Wheeler (1836-1906) served as the commander of cavalry for the Confederate Army of Tennessee during the Civil War, then went on to a career as a member of Congress from Alabama before returning to the military during the Spanish-American War. For further information, see the article "Joseph Wheeler" at Encyclopedia of Alabama.

William J. Hardee (1815-1873) was a lieutenant general in the Confederate army, defending Savannah, Georgia during Gen. Sherman's campaign across Georgia. After the war Hardee moved to Selma, Alabama, where he worked in the warehouse and insurance businesses. He eventually became president of the Selma and Meridian Railroad.

For more information see the article William J. Hardee at the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Related

Other descriptive data:

This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Correspondence

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army -- Correspondence
Hardee, William Joseph, 1815-1873

Places:

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

Preferred citation:

Joseph Wheeler letter to William Joseph Hardee, ms2243, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.