Georgia State Militia order, 1864 November
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Summary
- Creator:
- Jones, Edwin Thomas, 1831-1867
- Date:
- 1864 November
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s) (1 order)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Georgia State Militia order, ms649, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of an order, dated November 1864 [per official records], signed by Lt. Col. Edwin Thomas Jones of the Georgia State Militia addressed to the people of Lee County, Georgia stating that all men of the county are liable to militia duty under the call of Governor Joseph E. Brown and should join a company and be ready to march by next Sunday or Monday or be arrested. This call was to provide troops during the Atlanta Campaign, 1864.
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- Preferred citation:
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Georgia State Militia order, ms649, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.