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1 Title:   Dr. Erwin J. Eldridge family letters  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Eldridge, Erwin James, 1833-1902  
  Dates:   1860-1865  
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The collection consists of correspondence of Dr. Erwin James Eldridge and his wife, Emma Eldridge, from 1860-1865. Eldridge writes to his wife from Starkville and Philadelphia, telling her of items that he picked up on the Manassas battlefield, long marches, and officers in battle. Correspondence from Emma to Dr. Eldridge (addressed: Care of Howell Cobb, 16th Georgia Regiment, Richmond, Virginia, and Macon, Georgia), regards news of their home from Americus, Georgia, family matters and a tornado that ripped through town sending slaves and livestock flying through the air. The remaining letters are addressed to Emma, from family and friends displaying concern for Dr. Eldridge and other family members.
 
  Identifier:   ms3065  
  Repository:   Hargrett Library  
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