Albert O. Brown letters, 1864

Summary

Creator:

Brown, Albert O., 1847-1865

Date:

1864

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Albert O. Brown letters, ms 3895, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters between Albert O. Brown and his family in Williamson, South Carolina in the midst of the Atlanta Campaign.

Biographical / historical:

Albert O. Brown enlisted as a private in the First Regiment of Georgia State Troops, or the Georgia State Line, on Christmas Day 1863, at Allatoona, Georgia, in the command of Colonel E. N. Galt. The primary function of the troops was to guard bridges, railroads, and military depots. They participated in the Battle of Atlanta as combat troops.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Soldiers -- Confederate States of America -- Correspondence.
Atlanta Campaign, 1864.

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia State Line. Company E.
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Brown, Albert O., 1847-1865

Preferred citation:

Albert O. Brown letters, ms 3895, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.