Dr. Erwin and Emma Eldridge papers, 1860-1865

Summary

Creator:

Eldridge, Erwin James, 1833-1902 and Eldridge, Emma Louisa Ronaldson, 1840-1878

Date:

1860-1865

Extent:

3 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder],Dr. Erwin and Emma Eldridge papers, ms4352, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of fourteen handwritten letters between Dr. E. J. Eldridge and his wife, Emma, while he served as a surgeon with the 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment and later with Cobb's Legion from 1861-1865. His letters tell of his duties, provide descriptions of battles, and document his health. Emma's letters discuss family and political issues. Also included are fifty-seven photocopies of letters, nineteen loose envelopes, and two photographs of the Eldridges.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Erwin James Eldridge (1833-1902) was a surgeon with 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment, and then Cobb's Legion, serving in Virginia and then in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia, during the Civil War. He married Emma Ronaldson. He resided in Flat Pond (Lee County) and then Americus (Sumter County), Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Army spouses -- Confederate States of America -- Correspondence.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Places:

Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder],Dr. Erwin and Emma Eldridge papers, ms4352, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.