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Lafayette McLaws letter to Isaac R. Pennypacker
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McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897 |
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1886 June 25 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Lafayette McLaws to Isaac R. Pennypacker, editor of the Weekly Press in Philadelphia,
on June 25, 1886. The letter is a reply from McLaws to Pennypacker as to whether or not General Fitz-John Porter had received
an order to advance at the Battle of Antietam. McLaws tells of his action to find such an order, what finding or not finding
the order might mean, even years later. He includes some information regarding his movements in the battle as well.
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ms1005 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Thomas Reade Rootes (T.R.R.) Cobb papers
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Cobb, Thomas Reade Rootes, 1823-1862 |
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1852-1862 |
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The collection consists of papers of Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb from 1852-1862. Consists primarily of typescript copies of letters
to his wife, Marian Lumpkin Cobb (1860-1862) while commanding Cobb's Legion. The letters discuss Cobb's participation in the
Seven Days' Battle, the Battle of Antietam, and the Battle of 2nd Bull Run; and his attitude toward the events and personalities
he encountered during his military career.
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ms448 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Stone family papers
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Stone family |
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1847-1912 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, a diary, writings, and other papers of Robert G. Stone, who was a Confederate soldier
with Company K, 15th Georgia Infantry; together with land plats and indentures to property in Hancock and Washington Counties,
Ga.; and other ephemera such as Stone's C. S. A. cuff link and medals. Stone's few letters and diary entries follow his service
from 1860 through 1865, when he surrendered at Appomattox Court House shortly before General Lee's surrender. Stone left Sparta,
Georgia in 1860 and served in battles at Chattanooga, Richmond, Antietam, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg, Appomattox Courthouse,
etc. His activities were recorded on a bible cover which is part of this collection.
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ms2815 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William Tate family papers
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Tate family |
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1830-1992 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, printed material, manuscripts, financial records, account books, and scrapbooks.
Correspondence between Tate family members relates to news of family and friends. Correspondents include Carter Tate, Edna
Tate, Philip May Tate, Susan Tate, and William Tate. Earlier materials pertain to Athens businessman Asaph King Childs, including
account books, cash books, bills and receipts, correspondence, and timebooks documenting Childs' involvement with or management
of the Cliff House (Tallulah Falls, Ga.), Childs & Moss (Athens, Ga.), and Childs, Nickerson & Company (Athens, Ga.). The
collection also contains Civil War correspondence between Shatt C. Mitchell of the 13th Georgia Infantry Regiment and his
wife Chloe including letters describing the battle of Antietam (Md.). Additional materials include scrapbooks containing
clippings relating to Corra Harris.
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ms2034 |
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Hargrett Library |
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