Private R.F. Crutchfield letter, 1864

Summary

Creator:

Crutchfield, R.F.

Date:

1864

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet (1 letter)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Private R.F. Crutchfield letter, ms4137, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains one letter from R.F. Crutchfield to his brother and sister written from Proctor's Pointe, South Carolina in April of 1864. The letter describes the dire situation for provisions in camp, as well as possible desertions.

Biographical / historical:

R.F. Crutchfield served in Company D of the 57th Georgia Infantry Regiment, he was captured in 1863 during the Battle of Vicksburg but soon paroled, then continued serving the Confederate States Army to the war's end.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Soldiers -- Confederate States of America -- Correspondence.

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 57th

Places:

South Carolina -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Preferred citation:

Private R.F. Crutchfield letter, ms4137, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.