John G. Abbott letters, 1862

Summary

Creator:

Abbott, John G., 1838-1863

Date:

1862

Extent:

1 folder(s) 10 letters

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John G. Abbott letters, ms3957, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains letters written by John G. Abbott to his brother Joseph E. P. Abbott during his service in the 48th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in and around Fort Pulaski, Georgia in 1862.

Biographical / historical:

John G. Abbott was born November 20, 1838 in Tuckaohe, New Jersey and served as a sergeant with the 48th New York Volunteer Infantry in the Union Army in the Civil War through the 1862 seige of Fort Pulaski, and was fatally wounded in the assault on Fort Wagner, Morris Island, South Carolina in 1863.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Soldiers -- New York (State)

Names:

United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 48th (1861-1865)

Places:

Fort Pulaski (Ga.) -- Siege, 1862.
Fort Pulaski (Ga.)
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence.

Preferred citation:

John G. Abbott letters, ms3957, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.