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Israel Putnam diary (photocopy)
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Putnam, Israel |
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Dates: |
1864-1865 |
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The collection consists of a transcription of a diary (photocopy) kept by Israel Putnam while imprisoned in Fort Lafayette,
New York Harbor. Diary entries describe day to day activities.
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ms1753 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Emma Beall papers
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Creator: |
Beall, Emma |
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Dates: |
1861-1864 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Cuthbert, April 11, 1861, "Dearest Uncle John," signed "Emma," regarding the
Beall family, and news of Brother Thomas and his regiment; dated Athens, Georgia, January 5, 1864, "My dear sir" (John Atkins),
signed "William Avery."
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ms2123 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
N.J. Williamson letter to William A. Williamson
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Williamson, N. J. |
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Dates: |
1863 July 12 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated July 12, 1863, "Dear Brother," signed "N. J. Williamson," regarding William's
letter concerning life as a soldier.
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Identifier: |
ms2190 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Palmetto (Ga.) Civil War letter
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1864 October 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated Office Post Commissary, Palmetto, Georgia, October 7, 1864, "Dear Cousin Rush."
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ms3322 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Ladies Memorial Association document
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Athens Ladies Memorial Association (Athens, Ga.) |
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Dates: |
1860s |
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The collection consists of a handwritten document listing the objects and by-laws of The Ladies Memorial Association.
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Identifier: |
ms403 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Scrapbooks concerning John Archibald Campbell
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Campbell, John Archibald, 1811-1889 |
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Dates: |
1865-1911 |
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The collection consists of two scrapbooks in relation to John Archibald Campbell. Scrapbooks contain newspaper articles concerning
Campbell's life and death (1887-1911), and typewritten copies of documents relating to the peace conference in Hampton Roads
(1865) and Campbell's opinions (1872).
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Identifier: |
ms1260 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Jennie Terry letter to Sarah Wadley
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Creator: |
Terry, Jennie |
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Dates: |
1862 January 17 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Terry Hinds County, January 17, 1862, "Dear Sarah," signed "Jennie Terry," regarding
Sarah's letter, changes that are occurring, and how the war has affected the family.
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ms1598 |
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Hargrett Library |
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E.C. Clanton letters to Bell Clanton (photocopies)
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Creator: |
Clanton, E. C. |
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Dates: |
after 1863 |
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The collection consists of photocopies of two handwritten letters from E.C. Clanton to his wife Bell dated 1863 and 1864.
A short biographical history (photocopy) of E.C. Clanton is also included.
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ms1643 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Emma Jacqueline Prescott Stories of the Civil War
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Creator: |
Prescott, Emma Jacqueline, 1833- |
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Dates: |
circa 1924 |
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The collection consists of one typescript titled Stories of the Civil War, 1860 to 1865, Mrs. Emma Jacqueline Prescott , written
1922-24. The typescript concern Alfred Prescott of Columbus, the author's father T. B. Slade of near Columbus, and other Georgians
during the American Civil War and post-bellum period.
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Identifier: |
ms1712 |
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Hargrett Library |
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E.D. Townsend letter to Colonel Henry W. Cleveland
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Creator: |
Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893 |
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Dates: |
1884 January 30 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Washington, January 30, 1884, to "Colonel Henry W. Cleveland," signed "E.D. Townsend,"
regarding a statement that Cleveland made, and a statement that Captain Elzey sent.
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Identifier: |
ms2401 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
William McCormick letter to Emily
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Creator: |
McCormick, William L. |
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Dates: |
1863 August 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Headquarters 139th Regiment Infantry, Camp West near Williamsburg, Virginia,
"Dear Sister Emily," signed "Lieutenant William McCormick," regarding McCormick's duty, and his disapproval that Emily did
not visit the Willis family when she was last in New York City.
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Identifier: |
ms3297 |
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Hargrett Library |
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James Aker Civil War diary
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Creator: |
Aker, James |
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Dates: |
1864 |
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The collection consists of a diary kept by Corporal James Aker from January 1-December 31, 1864. Aker's diary details marching
through Tennessee and battling in Georgia. An excerpt from August 5 entry: "Relieved of picket. Our line made a little demonstration
on the Rebs but fell back again. Hard fighting on the right."
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Identifier: |
ms3577 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Song of the Contraband lyric
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1860s |
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The collection consists of a Confederate poem entitled Song of the Contraband. The handwritten poem is unsigned and undated.
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Identifier: |
ms624 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Dr. Erwin and Emma Eldridge papers
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Creator: |
Eldridge, Erwin James, 1833-1902 |
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Dates: |
1860-1865 |
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The collection consists of fourteen handwritten letters between Dr. E. J. Eldridge and his wife, Emma, while he served as
a surgeon with the 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment and later with Cobb's Legion from 1861-1865. His letters tell of his duties,
provide descriptions of battles, and document his health. Emma's letters discuss family and political issues. Also included
are fifty-seven photocopies of letters, nineteen loose envelopes, and two photographs of the Eldridges.
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Identifier: |
ms4352 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Alexander Hamilton Stephens letter
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Creator: |
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1875 April 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter regarding the loss of Stephens' papers during the war.
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Identifier: |
ms2146 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Civil War postal covers
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
circa 1861-1865 |
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119 unused Civil War-era patriotic postal covers (envelopes) with illustrations. Images include Union officers; several generals
including McClellan, Fremont, and Rosecrans; regimental leaders Edward Dickinson Baker, Commodore Silas H. Stingham, Lt. John
T. Greble, Gen. Wool, Col. E.D. Baker, and Col. H.E. Paine; Fort Sumter, Camp Dennison, Battle Monument in Balitmore, Benton
Barracks, and bird's-eye view of Baltimore; iconography including the flag, eagles, and Columbia; Jefferson Davis; and others.
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ms4523 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Nabers family collection
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Creator: |
Neighbors family |
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Dates: |
1862-1964 |
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The collection consists of papers concerning the Nabers family. Folder one contains correspondences of soldiers from Clarke
County, Georgia, including a letter from John W. Nabers (Portsmouth, Virginia) to his mother. Folder two contains miscellaneous
papers: tax receipt and sales bill of William Nabers; sales receipt of Emma J. Nabers; newspaper article concerning Ida Nabers,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Nabers of Franklin County.
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Identifier: |
ms1495 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Eliza MacKay Elliott scrapbooks
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Creator: |
Habersham, Leila Elliott, 1831-1901 |
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Dates: |
1860-1864 |
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The collection consists of three scrapbooks kept by Eliza MacKay Elliott. They contain newspaper clippings concerning the
Civil War. Two of the scrapbooks were originally composition books. The third was an account book dated 1860 and was kept
by M.C. Elliott. The clippings have been removed from this volume and are in folders.
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Identifier: |
ms1640 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William H. McDowell papers
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Creator: |
McDowell, William H., active 1861-1865 |
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Dates: |
1861-1864 |
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The collection consists of travel passes, receipts, and a certificate of election to the Savannah Volunteer Guards of William
H. McDowell dated 1861-1864. Also included are orders signed by Captain Richard M. Cuyler authorizing McDowell to procure
railroad cars, purchase coal, iron, leather, copper, tin, and carriages with siege guns for Richmond, Virginia.
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Identifier: |
ms2301 |
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Hargrett Library |
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R.D. Harris Confederate pass
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Creator: |
Humes, William , Brigadier General (William Young Conn), 1830-1883 |
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Dates: |
1864 May 4 |
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Contents: |
The collection consists of one handwritten Confederate pass dated May 4, 1864, for R. D. Harris, Tunnel Hill, by order of
Brigadier General Humes, approved by orders of Major General [Joseph] Wheeler.
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Identifier: |
ms2642 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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