Thomas W.G. Inglet letters to Martha Inglet, 1861-1865

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Summary

Creator:
Inglet, Thomas W. G., 1839-1910 and Inglet, Martha
Date:
1861-1865
Extent:
5 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Thomas W.G. Inglet letters to Martha Inglet, ms3156, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters written by Inglet to his wife Martha (Mattie) in Berzelia, Georgia (Columbia County) during his service as a Confederate soldier during the Civil War. His letters give details of the war as his company moves to Manassas, VA; Fredericksburg, VA; Richmond, VA; Yorktown, VA; Petersburg, VA; Wilmington, NC; James Island, SC; Baldwin, FL; and Charleston, SC. He names fellow soldiers who are killed or wounded and discusses the harsh conditions of camp life. Also given are details of battles at Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Yorktown. He was wounded in the hand on June 27, 1862 at Cold Harbor, VA and in the foot on October 7, 1864 at Darbytown Road, VA. The final letters in the collection are written from hospitals in Virginia (Jackson Hospital in Richmond) and Georgia (Blackie Hospital in Augusta). There is also one undated poem/letter from Martha Inglet to her husband.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas W. G. Inglet (1839-1910) was born in Richmond County, Georgia, and enlisted on September 10, 1861, and served in the Confederate Army in Company C, Georgia Infantry, 28th Regiment.

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Preferred citation:

Thomas W.G. Inglet letters to Martha Inglet, ms3156, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.