Perry Goodrich letter to Frankie Goodrich, 1864 September 14

Summary

Creator:

Goodrich, Charles Perry, 1831-1921

Date:

1864 September 14

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Perry Goodrich letter to Frankie Goodrich, ms3509, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter: dated Head Quarters 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, Carterville, Georgia, September 14, 1864, "Dear Frankie," signed "Perry," regarding his health and a scouting expedition along the Etowah River that surprised and overtook the Georgia State Militia.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Perry Goodrich (1831-1921) mustered into the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, U.S. Army in 1861 and served during the Civil War.

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

Places:

Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Georgia -- Militia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal Narratives

Preferred citation:

Perry Goodrich letter to Frankie Goodrich, ms3509, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.