Stonewall Register, 1865 April 20

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1865 April 20
Extent:
1 folder(s) 1 newspaper
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Stonewall Register, ms4290, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a four page newspaper handrwritten by a Confederate prisoner of war at Fort Delaware in Pea Patch Island, Delaware. The newspaper comments on Sherman's March through North Carolina, General Lee's surrender, the assassination of President Lincoln, the author's dislike of President Andrew Johnson, and the price of tobacco and bread in the camp. The first issue of this title is held at the Georgia Historical Society (ms0766).

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Stonewall Register, ms4290, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.