Thomas Ely Lee letters to Fannie Lee, 1862-1890, bulk 1862-1863
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Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Lee, Thomas Ely, 1836-
- Date:
- 1862-1890, bulk 1862-1863
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Thomas Ely Lee letters to Fannie Lee, ms2882, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of letters from Thomas Ely Lee in the 49th Georgia Infantry Regiment while serving in Virginia, to his wife Fanny Lee from 1862-1863. He writes that he gets enough to eat but needs clothes. He states he went to Maryland and Pennsylvania, but believes the fighting at Petersburg may end the war. He mentions his commanders, Capt. Henry H. Whitfield and Lt. Capt. John Pate several times.
- Biographical / historical:
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Thomas Ely Lee (b. 1836), soldier who served in Company K of the 49th Georgia Infantry Regiment during the Civil War, was from Pulaski County, Georgia.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Thomas Ely Lee letters to Fannie Lee, ms2882, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.