Search

Search Results

Private Willis W. Pitts letters, 1860-1863

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder, 8 letters)
Abstract Or Scope:

This collection contains correspondence between Private Willis W. Pitts and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Pitts during his service in the Confederate Army from 1862 until his death in the Battle of Missionary Ridge in 1863. Pitts served in Company I, of the Georgia 37th Infantry. Also included is a letter from Mary A.A.C. Wates to Betty Pitts from 1860.

Creator:
Pitts, Willis W.
Identifier:
ms4138
2 results

Private Willis W. Pitts letters, 1860-1863 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder, 8 letters)

Walter H. Pemberton correspondence, 1918 March 15-25

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract Or Scope:

This collection includes three handwritten letters addressed to Attorney Walter H. Pemberton in Keo, Arkansas signed by O. E. French containing racist complaints of a property line dispute with an African American neighbor named Lydia Washing[ton], as well as a typed, unsigned letter addressed to O. E. French on Walter H. Pemberton Counsellor at Law letterhead.

Creator:
Pemberton, Walter Henry, 1857-1928
Identifier:
ms4407
2 results

Walter H. Pemberton correspondence, 1918 March 15-25 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Telepost Telegraph Company bill, 1910

1 folder(s)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of 27 letters from various Georgia congressmen and senators to their constituents regarding the Telepost Company Bill of 1910.

Creator:
Bacon, Augustus Octavius, 1839-1914
Identifier:
ms604
2 results

Telepost Telegraph Company bill, 1910 1 folder(s)

Nelson Tift letters, 1868 August 3, 1869 April 24

1 folder(s) (2 letters)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of two letters: dated Albany, Georgia, August 3, 1868, to "Charles Lanman," signed "Nelson Tift," regarding Tift's inability to comply with Lanman's request; dated Albany, April 24, 1869, "My dear mother," signed "Nelson Tift," regarding family and friends. The letter to Tift's mother is written on Address of Hon. Nelson Tift to the Press & People of Georgia. From Albany News, April 23, 1869.

Creator:
Tift, Nelson, 1810-1891
Identifier:
ms608
2 results

Nelson Tift letters, 1868 August 3, 1869 April 24 1 folder(s) (2 letters)

Robert T. Wood papers, 1863-1879, bulk 1864

1 folder(s)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of correspondences from Robert T. Wood to his family in Washington County, Georgia, in 1864. Wood writes from West Point, Georgia, Camp Wayne near Atlanta, and other camps near Atlanta. Also included is correspondence from a soldier in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and an agreement regarding Robert Wood's estate (1863-1879).

Creator:
Wood, Robert T.
Identifier:
ms637
2 results

Robert T. Wood papers, 1863-1879, bulk 1864 1 folder(s)

Lipscomb family letters, 1856-1893

1 folder(s)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of correspondence of the Lipscomb family from 1856-1893. Included is a letter from Andrew A. Lipscomb to his sister Molly at Tuskegee Female College, Alabama, regarding a family death; letter from Williams Rutherford to Alexander H. Stephens, regarding Rutherford's view of issuing bonds instead of treasury notes for the cotton loan; two letters from Frank A. Lipscomb to his "Auntie," dated Camp Chase, Ohio, regarding Lipscomb's time in jail; and three additions letters from Frank A. Lipscomb regarding his boat trip to Europe, travels through Germany and Italy, impressions of Europe, European opinions of Southerners, and his indecision regarding the future.

Creator:
Lipscomb family
Identifier:
ms371
2 results

Lipscomb family letters, 1856-1893 1 folder(s)

Samuel Mosely letters, 1853-1861

1 folder(s)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of eleven letters written by Mosely betweeb 1853 and 1861, addressed to various family members, primarily his mother and wife, Olympia C. Mosely. The collection also contains a small, cloth pouch embroidered "S. M." that may have been made by Mosely's wife. Mosely's war letters to his wife date from 1861, sent from Tennessee, reporting on his health, his travels and duties with the infantry, camp life, and discussing other relatives and mutual acquaintances. Mosely's letters to his mother and siblings date from the 1850s and discuss family members, health, crops, and his life in Arkansas after moving from Georgia.

Creator:
Mosely, Samuel
Identifier:
ms3782
2 results

Samuel Mosely letters, 1853-1861 1 folder(s)

William Douglas letters to his wife, 1775-1776

1 folder(s) (4 letters)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of four letters written by William Douglas to his wife: dated "on the Lake off of St. John's," October 6, 1775; dated "New York," September 2, 1776; dated at "Harlam Lines," September 20, 1776; dated "on the Heights four miles north of White Plains," November 1, 1776. Letters regard the locations of Douglas's brigade, prisoners, wounded soldiers, and what he thinks will happen.

Creator:
Douglas, William, 1742-1777
Identifier:
ms1257
2 results

William Douglas letters to his wife, 1775-1776 1 folder(s) (4 letters)

Nemesis letters, circa 1913

1 folder(s) (5 items)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of four handwritten copies of Nemesis letters originally published by T. M. Norwood in the Augusta chronicle and Sentinel (Augusta, Georgia) in 1871. The collection also consists of an explanatory letter: dated Augusta, Georgia, Dec. 24, 1913, to Mr. W. J. De Renne, signed "T. K. Oglesby."

Creator:
Oglesby, T. K.
Identifier:
ms1650
2 results

Nemesis letters, circa 1913 1 folder(s) (5 items)

Richard Malcolm Johnston letters to Edward Eggleston and William Cary, 1888-1897

1 folder(s)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of three letters, the first concerning Johnston's struggles to fulfill Mrs. Benjamin Harrison's desire for an inscription on vellum. Remaining letters regard the International Copyright bill, a series of readings arranged for Johnston, and short stories written for Century Magazine.

Creator:
Johnston, Richard Malcolm, 1822-1898
Identifier:
ms2122
2 results

Richard Malcolm Johnston letters to Edward Eggleston and William Cary, 1888-1897 1 folder(s)