George W. Griffin letter to Samuel Lucy, 1864 August 26

Summary

Creator:

Griffin, George W.

Date:

1864 August 26

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 letter

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

George W. Griffin letter to Samuel Lucy, ms4260, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains an 1864 letter from George W. Griffin, of the Georgia 53rd Infantry Regiment, to Samuel Lucy inquiring into the whereabouts of his personal servant that became seperated when Mr. Griffin was wounded in battle and sent to a hospital, and then home.

Biographical / historical:

George W. Griffin was a Confederate soldier who served with Company D of the 53rd Georgia Infantry Regiment, Bryant's Brigade during the Civil War.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Slaveholders -- Georgia.
Soldiers -- Confederate States of America -- Correspondence.

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 53rd

Preferred citation:

George W. Griffin letter to Samuel Lucy, ms4260, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.