Samuel Mosely letters, 1853-1861

Summary

Creator:
Mosely, Samuel
Date:
1853-1861
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Samuel Mosely letters, ms 3782, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of eleven letters written by Mosely betweeb 1853 and 1861, addressed to various family members, primarily his mother and wife, Olympia C. Mosely. The collection also contains a small, cloth pouch embroidered "S. M." that may have been made by Mosely's wife. Mosely's war letters to his wife date from 1861, sent from Tennessee, reporting on his health, his travels and duties with the infantry, camp life, and discussing other relatives and mutual acquaintances. Mosely's letters to his mother and siblings date from the 1850s and discuss family members, health, crops, and his life in Arkansas after moving from Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel Mosely was a Confederate private who served with the 58th Georgia Militia Regiment beginning in 1861.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Samuel Mosely letters, ms 3782, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.