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Confederate military logistics letters from Atlanta, Georgia
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Confederate States of America |
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Dates: |
1864 |
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The collection consists of four letters: Head Quarters Military Post, Marietta, Georgia letterhead, dated March 15, 1864,
to "H C Wayne" (Henry Constantine Wayne), signed "Albert Cowell, Capt. Comdg. Post," regarding confusion about orders pertaining
to which hospital to send sick soldiers; Confederate States of America Office Post Quartermaster letterhead, dated February
23, 1864, signed "H. T. Massengale, Capt & Post QM," regarding shelter; State of Georgia, Quartermaster General's Office,
Atlanta, Georgia letterhead, dated June 2, 1864, signed "Geo C Conner, Ast to Q. M. Genl," concerning a Special Order regarding
Captain Fuller's Company; Office Chief District Commissary, Atlanta, Georgia letterhead, dated July 28, 1864, to Major General
H. C. Wayne, signed "J. F. Cummings, Maj & CS," concerning William B. Bladlock of Coweta County.
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ms3581 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 502 |
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James Jackson Dana letters to C. W. Folsom
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Dana, J. J. (James Jackson), 1821-1898 |
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1867 |
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The collection consists of three letters to C. W. Folsom signed "J. J. Dana": dated Quartermaster General's Office, Washington
D. C., April 29, 1867, acknowledges receipt of inspection report on the National Cemetery at Marietta, Georgia; dated Quartermaster
General's Office, Washington D. C., May 6, 1867, regarding the National Cemetery at Lawton, Georgia; dated Quartermaster General's
Office, Washington D. C., May 13, 1867, regarding "graves of Union soldiers scattered across Georgia," and the Cemetery at
Montgomery, Alabama.
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ms3582 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 503 |
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William E. Smith Civil War letters
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Smith, William E. (William Ephraim), 1829-1890 |
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1862-1865 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from William E. Smith to his mother from August 21, 1862-March 27, 1865. Correspondence
details weather, rumors, marching details, orders and logistics. Smith writes from Murfreesboro and Chattanooga, Tennessee;
Graysville, Georgia; Chickamauga Bridge, Tennessee; Resaca and Marietta, Georgia; and camps near the Chattahoochee River and
at Jonesborough, Georgia. He also writes from Savannah, Georgia and camp near Goldsboro, North Carolina. The collection also
includes a photograph of Smith in civilian clothes and a typescript of the correspondence.
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ms3591 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 504 |
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Asa A. Winn papers
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Winn, Asa A. |
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Dates: |
1862-1867 |
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The collection consists of three letters: dated Camp near Goose Creek, Louden County, September 5, 1862, to Charles J. Winn,
Watkinsville, Georgia, regarding marching and battles; dated Athens, August 7, 1865, introducing "a good clerk Asa Winn who
visits Atlanta with the object of getting into business ..."; dated Atlanta, Georgia, July 16, 1867, "To whom it may concern,"
regarding A. A. Winn. The collection also contains a "A. A. WINN" stencil plate.
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ms3594 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 505 |
Title: |
William G. Bragdon family papers
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Bragdon, William G. |
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Dates: |
1862-1925 |
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This collection consists of papers from William G. Bragdon's family. Most of the letters are written from William J. Bragdon
to his brother from New Bern, North Carolina and later from Army camps in which he is stationed. Additionally, there is a
letter from "Mother" to Ed, a poem for a funeral, and various printed material.
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Identifier: |
ms3597 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 506 |
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Virgil Perry family papers
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Perry, Virgil, 1828-1907 |
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Dates: |
1859-1941 |
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This collection consists of correspondence, receipts, and clippings from Virgil Perry and his family. The correspondence is
from Virgil Perry to his wife during his time as a soldier in the Civil War, and are from Georgia and Tennessee and include
post-Civil War letters from Athens and Atlanta.
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Identifier: |
ms3598 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 507 |
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Josiah Tattnall letter to Henry C. Wayne
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Tattnall, Josiah, 1795-1871 |
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Dates: |
1861 February 10 |
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A letter from Josiah Tattnall to General Henry C. Wayne that conveys Tattnall's intent to travel to Washington, D.C. to resign
his post as Commodore of the U.S. Navy, in response to Georgia's vote to secede from the Union, and to immediately return
to Georgia to join the state navy. After many battles as a flag officer of the Confederate Navy, Tattnall was later captured
by Sherman in Savannah in late 1864.
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Identifier: |
ms3602 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 508 |
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Isaac Rayne papers
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Rayne, Isaac, -1856 |
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Dates: |
1728, 1822-1865 |
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The collection consists of business items relative to matters in Nova Scotia and pertaining to Isaac Rayne and James N. Shannon:
one business letter addressed to Isaac Rayne, dated Halifax, December 20, 1826, from James N. Shannon; invoices; and one court
decree (1835). It also contains miscellaneous newspaper items including front pages of: The Universal instructor in all
arts and sciences: and Pennsylvania gazette (December 24, 1728, reprint); The Free South (Newport, KY, Friday, May 27, 1859);
The New York herald (April 15, 1865).
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Identifier: |
ms364 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 509 |
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Ulrich B. Phillips letters to Dr. Preston Brooks
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Phillips, Ulrich Bonnell, 1877-1934 |
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Dates: |
1907-1908 |
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The collection consists of three letters from Ulrich Bonnell Phillips to Dr. Robert Preston Brooks (University of Georgia
faculty). In his first letter, dated March, 25, 1907, Phillips suggests sources of American history, England during the colonial
period, and "the colonies of South Carolina, Georgia, Barbados and Jamaica as a group." Letters dated October 5, 1907 and
February 11, 1908 are more personal in nature. Phillips responds to questions Brooks asked in previous letters, and suggests
sources of Georgia history, their locations and use.
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Identifier: |
ms367 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 510 |
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Darien Light Artillery election results and requests for arms
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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Light Artillery (Darien) |
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Dates: |
1861 |
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This collection consists of two letters concerning the election of Robert Smith to fill the vacancy of 2nd Lieutenant of the
Darien Light Artillery, created by the resignation of A. McGlashan. Dated March 30, 1861 and signed by William F. Parkhurst
adn N. P. Gignilliat. Also included is a list of arms wanted by the Artillery (swords, Maynard rifles), dated March 17, 1861.
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ms3683 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 511 |
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David Donovan papers
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Donovan, David |
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Dates: |
1960-2012 |
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This collection consists of correspondence, manuscript drafts, printed material, photographs, and Vietnam War memorabilia.
The correspondence includes fan mail, Vietnam war letters, and correspondence with publishers.
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Identifier: |
ms3701 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 512 |
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Lipscomb family letters
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Lipscomb family |
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Dates: |
1856-1893 |
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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.
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ms371 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 513 |
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Hoke Smith O'Kelley letters
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O'Kelley, H. S. (Hoke Smith) |
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Dates: |
1944-1945 |
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The collection consists of two letters from Hoke O'Kelley while he was stationed overseas during World War II, regarding ex-servicemen
benefits. Also included are obituaries of Mrs. W.R. O'Kelley and Reverend Artemas Franklin O'Kelley.
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ms373 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 514 |
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Alex A. Scarborough papers
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Scarborough, Alexander A., 1923-2017 |
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Dates: |
1970-2010 |
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This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, research notes, and publications.
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Identifier: |
ms3734 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 515 |
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Horace Weaver family papers
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Weaver, Horace |
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Dates: |
1854-1877 |
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This collection features two U.S. Army discharge papers dated 1862 and 1865, a letter dated 1854, and a tintype photograph
of a family group. It also contains a burial deed for R.A. Weaver.
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ms3741 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 516 |
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Charles D. Parr letter
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Parr, Charles D. |
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Dates: |
1850 May 7 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Charles D. Parr, Atlanta, Georgia to Miss E.A. Dorsey, G.A. Lewis, R.W. Latimer,
and A.W. Latimer, dated May 7, 1850. Parr describes the steps necessary to organize a chapter of the Daughters of Temperance
in Georgia and urges the women to assist in the fight for temperance in Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms379 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 517 |
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Josiah Meigs letter to Wyllys Silliman
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Meigs, Josiah, 1757-1822 |
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Dates: |
1819 November 18 |
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The letter informs Mr. Silliman of the Secretary of the Treasury's approval of the selection of three parcels of land for
the use of schools in the town of Grange that he must reserve from sale.
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ms3795 |
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| 518 |
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Calvin S. Brown correspondence
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Brown, Calvin S. (Calvin Smith), 1909-1989 |
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Dates: |
1914-1952 |
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This collection consists of correspondence concerning two books authored by Calvin S. Brown (1866-1945) and his son of the
same name. The correspondence regarding Brown the elder involves his book Latin Songs. The second group of letters relates
to Brown the younger's book Music and Literature, published in 1949. Among the letters are two written by John Gould Feltcher.
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ms3796 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John A. Stevenson letter
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Stevenson, John A. |
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Dates: |
1875-1890 |
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The collection consists of a letter, dated March 17, 1875, written by John A. Stevenson in Savannah, Georgia to a relative
in Pennsylvania. He recounts the events of his life since leaving Philadelphia in 1840, including his move to Charleston,
South Carolina, where he married, to Savannah, where he became a slave trader. Accompanying the letter is a note from H. H.
DeLeon from Charleston, SC, June 10, 1890, concerning property he purchased at auction.
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ms3810 |
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Charles S. Missemer letters
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Missemer, Charles S., 1864-1939 |
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Dates: |
1898 June 11-1899 June 6 |
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The collection consists of twelve letters written to friends, Fred Snyder and his wife, Fannie, in Rochester, Missouri. The
letters relate Missemer's experience from boot camp in St. Louis to Camp Thomas at Chickamauga Battlefield in Lytle, Georgia,
to Camp Hamilton, Lexington, Kentucky, to Camp Churchmen and Camp Nelson both in Albany, Georgia.
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ms3842 |
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