James B. Sterling letter to Edgar C. Sterling, 1862 June 15

Summary

Creator:

Sterling, James B., 1842-1864

Date:

1862 June 15

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 letter

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

James B. Sterling letter to Edgar C. Sterling, ms 3929, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter with a transcript from James Sterling to Edgar Sterling describing North Edisto Island, the price and variety of food and goods, and includes a piece of the secession flag from Fort Pulaski.

Biographical / historical:

James B. Sterling (1842-1864) from Litchfield County, Connecticut served in the Comapany E, 7th Conn. Volunteers and was wounded on February 20, 1864, in the battle of Oulestee, Florida. Edgar C. Sterling (1838-1917) served in Company D, 1st Infantry, C. V.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Food supply -- Georgia.
Correspondence

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 7th. Company E
Sterling, Edgar C., 1838-1917

Places:

Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
Fort Pulaski (Ga.)
Fort Pulaski (Ga.) -- Siege, 1862.

Preferred citation:

James B. Sterling letter to Edgar C. Sterling, ms 3929, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.