O. W. Lowe letters, 1860-1865
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Summary
- Creator:
- Lowe, O. W.
- Date:
- 1860-1865
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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O. W. Lowe letters, ms655, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of six letters, five written by O. W. Lowe as a Confederate soldier from 1860-1865. Lowe describes the regiment's march to Richmond, fighting in Pennsylvania, men killed, his scout duties, a fishing detail in Port Royal, and his recruiting duties in Virginia during 1864. Lowe's letter to his mother dated October 1, 1865, describes his time spent in prison, lack of food, his health, life after the war, how freed men are coping with life, and the need to forget the past war. One letter dated March 23, 1860 begins "Dear Cousin," and is signed "I remain your friend Mary C. Allison Miss M. Holland."
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in chronological order.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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O. W. Lowe letters, ms655, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.