Captain John Binion letter, 1862 April 17

Summary

Creator:

Binion, Frances L. Butts

Date:

1862 April 17

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet 1 letter

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Captain John Binion Letter, ms 3793, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The letter is written by Frances "Fannie" Binion to her husband Captain John Binion, a Confederate soldier. She reports on crops, family members, and acquaintances, and informs him that she has been weaving cloth for his company.

Biographical / historical:

John R. Binion of Hancock County, Georgia, was a soldier in the Confederate Army.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Agriculture -- Georgia
Army spouses -- Confederate States of America -- Correspondence.
Textiles.

Names:

Binion, John R., 1819-1887
Binion, Frances L. Butts

Preferred citation:

Captain John Binion Letter, ms 3793, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.