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Captain Thomas Mickleberry Merritt swords
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1812-1865 |
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The collection consists of three swords owned by Captain Thomas Mickleberry Merritt. His unit in the Civil War was Company
G, 2nd Georgia Regiment (Marion County) in Army of Tennessee.
1. The Officer's Heavy Straight Saber has a 37.5 inch steel blade and a right-handed swept brass hilt. This weapon, with accompanying
iron scabbard, was apparently manufactured in the late 18th or early 19th century. The blade is high quality steel, possibly
of German manufacture. It is centrally ridged along the length of the blade, creating the effect of a double-fuller along
both sides. In addition, there is a dorsal spine flattened some 30" from the hilt pointward. Along this spine, at the hilt,
is an engraved inscription. "M" is monogrammed in a circle. This is followed by "S[?]ture Imple du Klingenthal Juin 1812".
The swept hilts are made of brass, and bear a small stamped fleur-de-lis and the word "Versailles" along the rear sweep. The
grip, originally leather over corded wood, is largely devoid of leather. This is a weapon of exceptional quality.
2. Cavalry Officer's Heavy Saber has a 35 inch steel blade and a right-handed swept brass hilt. This weapon was manufactured
in New Orleans, Louisiana, in August of 1861 by Thomas, Griswold, & Co. The blade is characterized by hevay pitting and corrosion,
though the brass hilt seems relatively undamaged, save a bar break along the lead sweep.
3. Cavalry/Infantry Officer's Saber (Light) has a 35 inch steel blade and a right-handed swept brass hilt. This saber was
the personal property of Captain Thomas Mickleberry Merritt, and was given to the University of Georgia with a steel scabbard.
It is of a fairly common pattern, most closely representing the "Palmetto" type sabers of 1852, which were produced in Columbia,
South Carolina, by William Glaze & Company.
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Dr. Erwin J. Eldridge family letters
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Eldridge, Erwin James, 1833-1902 |
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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.
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ms3065 |
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Eliza Frances Bradley Kenney family letters
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Bradley family |
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1853-1881 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, mainly addressed to Eliza Frances Bradley Kenney, from 1853-1881. Correspondents
include John Robertson, Rusk County, Texas; Susan Bradley, Walton County, Georgia; James Bradley, Richmond, Virginia and Camp
Cooper, Macon, Georgia; F.M. Bradley, Yorktown, Virginia; W.J. Hale, Camp Lamar, Yorktown; E.F. Kenney, Rusk County, Texas;
Mary J. Phillips, Milton County, Georgia; Mary Jamerson, Milton County, Georgia; R.A. Bell, Forsyth County, Georgia; William
Bell, Forsyth County, Georgia; and Mollie Bradley. Correspondence concerns health of family members, marriages, deaths, the
war (fear of the ongoing fighting, firing in Atlanta, the Roswell Factory, hearing cannons in Ringgold and Tunnel Hill, prisoners),
illnesses (including smallpox and measles), and crops (including cotton, wheat, and corn). The collection also includes a
handwritten will and testament of John J.N. Kenney, an envelope postmarked 1881, family tree of Eliza Frances Bradley Kenney,
and a page from the Kenney family bible.
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ms3343 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Ella May Thornton collection of Henry Wemyss Feilden papers
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Thornton, Ella May, 1885- |
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1937-1958 |
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The collection consists of typewritten correspondences between Ella May Thornton, Mrs. Winifred Feilden, and others, regarding
the life and military career of Henry Wemyss Feilden for a possible publication. Also included in the collection are photocopies
of two typescript copies of writings: A Noble Englishman... by A. Trevor Battye, which recounts Feilden's participation with
the 42nd Highlanders, the Punjab Regiment in China; Chapter 2: The Civil War in Americ, which recounts Feilden's service in
the army of the Confederate States of American, serving under Generals G. T. Beauregard and Samuel Jones, mostly in Charleston,
South Carolina.
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ms340 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William Calvin Jeffress papers
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Jeffress, William Calvin, 1823-1895 |
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1864-1865, 1916 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from William Calvin Jeffress to his father, Edward T. Jeffress, dating February
27-June 13, 1864. The letters describe Jeffress' unit's participation in the action at Dalton and Rocky Face Ridge in Georgia,
descriptions of camp life and conditions. In addition, Jeffress forwards advice and instructions concerning crops and finances.
Letters dating June 2 and June 13, 1864 are written from the field, near Marietta, Georgia. Other items included in the collection
are two twenty dollar bills of Confederate money, a typed biography of Jeffress (by his son in 1916), and Jeffress's oath
of loyalty to the United States.
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ms3457 |
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Jane Teasley Thornton family papers
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Thornton, Amanda Drucilla Jane Teasley, 1848-1927 |
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1858 |
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The collection consists of correspondence to Jane Teasley from James J. Norman (15th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Company I),
and James William Thornton, James W. H. Hunt, and Singleton J. W. Hunt (all in 38th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Company F)
from 1859-1886. The collection also includes some genealogy of the Teasley, Thornton, and Herndon families, photographs, receipts,
and a poem written for James W. Thornton.
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ms3472 |
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Letter to Austin Phelps
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Brown, Columbia Phelps |
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1865 |
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This collection contains an 1865 letter from Columbia Brown, of Cincinnatti, Texas, to her father Austin Phelps in Scipioville,
New York. It describes the family's displacement from Louisiana during the Civil War and conditions in Texas.
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ms3987 |
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Hargrett Library |
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J.J. Little journal
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Little, John Jacob, 1815-1886 |
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1860-1882 |
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Journal was kept by Reverend J.J. Little in Harris Georgia. Most entries pertain to his crops, the weather, and church congregation.
He also documents Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, as well as the secession of southern states from the union, the breakout
and events of the Civil War, and his son's army career.
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ms4076 |
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Samuel P. Lumpkin letter
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McGarity, Abner Embry, Dr., 1832- |
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1863 December 5 |
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The collection consists of one letter from A. E. McGarity, Surgeon 44th Georgia to Mr. J. C. Johnson, dated Headquarters,
44th Georgia Regiment near Morton's Ford, Virginia, December 5, 1863. The letter regards $50 owed to Dr. McGarity by the late
Col. Samuel P. Lumpkin.
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ms658 |
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William Herrick letter
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Herrick, William |
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1864 September 18 |
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The collection consists of a letter from William Herrick to his wife, "Dot". The letter is dated Camp Prospect, Carrolton,
September 18, 1864. In the letter, he tells his wife that he misses her - to put it mildly.
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ms873 |
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Berry Benson diaries
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Benson, Berry, 1843-1923 |
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1861-1865, circa 1910 |
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The collection consists of two diaries of Berry Benson from 1861-1865. Benson writes about the battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia;
his capture in Spotsylvania, Virginia; imprisonment and escape from Elmira Prison, New York; and other events in Maryland
and Georgia. People Benson mentions include Blackwood "Bob" Benson, Frank Champion, Mike Duffy, and General Bradley Johnson.
The collection also includes a manuscript written by Benson entitled "A Confederate Sergeant's Adventures."
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ms326 |
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Stephen Vincent Benet letters
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Benét, Stephen Vincent, 1898-1943 |
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1934-1941 |
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The collection consists of five letters written by Benet to Florence Locke and Eleanor Adlard dealing with proposed dramatic
readings from "John Brown's Body" and commentaries by Benet about them. Miss Locke had asked that Benet prepare a short synopis
of the Civil War for English audiences. The synopsis, a five-page typescript with minor correction, is included with the letter
dated September 24, 1934. The letters in the collection are: 1.) September 7, 1934, letter to Florence Locke; 2.) September
24, 1934, letter and synopsis to Florence Locke; 3.) January 12, 1935, letter to Eleanor Adlard; 4.) May 1, 1935, letter to
Eleanor Adlard; 5.) July 18, 1941, letter to Florence Locke.
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ms1121 |
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William Gibbs McAdoo letter
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McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1820-1894 |
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1866 April 23 |
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A love letter, faintly veiled, to an unmarried young woman, written at the time McAdoo was married to the daughter of General
John Floyd, a prominent Tennessee Indian fighter. His wife was a published author, and he and she apparently enjoyed together
cultural pursuits (see biography at Georgia Historical Society), pursuits which his letter indicates would have found acceptance
with Miss Prudden. The Prudden liason never broke the marriage, as he spent the remainder of his life with his then wife.
Written from the coast of Georgia, the letter is framed against a background of local history and scenery, but it is constructed
in a literary fashion. McAdoo reveals himself to be eloquent of word, not unphilosophical, and well read. On page 2, there
appears an original poem by McAdoo, a point of significance. The National Union Catalog shows all McAdoo's published writings
to have been non-literary. The manuscript sections of the American Book Prices Current for the period 1945-1977 show no appearance
of McAdoo manuscript material. The tone of the letter and his comprehension of poetry (e.g. quote from Campbell on page 1
of the typescript) create the impression that McAdoo was inclined to verbal eloquence and resorted to paper for its recording.
His literary output, however, has not come to light. This may be the sole surviving example of his poetry. Most of the local
historical and natural scenery comment reveals what is already known, some of it, however, nicely presented within the literary
framework already noted, is of interest from that perspectives and hence transcends being purely a rehash of already available
local historical information. There are several descriptions of War damage which may not be available elsewhere (e.g., comment
of Dungeness on page 3 of the typescript). On one occasion, the letter displays a boyish humor. Noting the passivity of basking
alligators to the approach of his steamer, he finds them "as languid and motionless as if they were, also, under the protection
of the Freedman's Bureau." On another occasion, it is clear that his sentiment for the Confederacy had not died in April of
1865; passing Fort Jackson, he notes: "As we came down the Savannah River, we passed the dismantled old Fort Jackson. A piece
of artillery lying here and there tumbled out of its embrasure, covered with rust, and the general neglect and decay, seemed
sadly typical of the fortunes of that power which had it manned and bristling with guns when I last visited the spot two and
a half years ago." Should there ever be a full fledged biographical treatment of McAdoo, this letter presents some evidence
of the romantic side of the man's make-up together with a lead for the biographer to develop. There is no question that McAdoo
hoped to build upon whatever the extent of his relationship with Miss Prudden had been. Additionally and specifically, this
letter gives his thought on war. Additionally and generally, the letter displays evidence of a man quite at home in worlds
less structured than that of the jurist. The typescript of the original accompanies it.
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William H. Foster papers
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Foster, William H., 1836?- |
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1864-1865 |
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The collection consists of eight documents relating to William H. Foster's military service in Savannah, Georgia in 1865.
Papers include an order to appear in court for the trial of Private William Luby, order appointing Foster as Ambulance Officer,
Quartermaster's Return, special order granting leave of absence, request for ambulances, and discharge certificate. Also included
in the collection is a handwritten copy of an Act of Congress to establish a uniform system of ambulances in the Armies of
the United States (1864).
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William P. Mangum family papers
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Mangum, William P., 1836?- |
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1862-1879 |
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The collection consists of letters, poems or song ballads, promissory notes and genealogy. The letters are mainly from William
P. Mangum to his wife, Louisiana Caroline Catlett as his company moved from place to place during the Civil War. He describes
food, health, clothing, news of the fighting, and fellow soldiers. Also included are poems/song ballads which Mangum sent
to his wife, letters from the Catlett family, Pearce family genealogy, and promissory notes for money Mangum borrowed for
his farming in Hall County and Jackson County, Georgia.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy, Laura Rutherford Chapter 88 (Athens, Ga.) records
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United Daughters of the Confederacy. Laura Rutherford Chapter No. 88 (Athens, Ga.) |
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1895-2001 |
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The collection consists of records of the Laura Rutherford Chapter (Athens, Ga.) of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
from 1895-1948. Includes scrapbooks (1928-1958, with gaps), writings and speeches of Mildred Lewis Rutherford, Cross of Honor
applications and recipients, a dues ledger (1921-1926), and a few minutes (1913-1929, 1934-1936). The scrapbooks contain newspaper
clippings, brochures, programs, and memorabilia relating to the activities of the organization and the Civil War.
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Beth and Gib Johnston collection
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Johnston, Beth |
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1809-1987 |
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The collection consists of materials collected by Beth Gib Johnston, including World War II materials, correspondence, a program
from Woodrow Wilson's inauguration, tintypes, and a crutch used by a Civil War soldier.
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ms3874 |
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E. L. (Tic) Forrester Papers
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Forrester, Elijah Lewis (Tic), 1896-1970. |
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1918-1970 |
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The collection consists of personal and political papers of E. L. Forrester from 1920 to 1970. Includes law practice client
case files (1920-1969); House of Representative subject files containing information on the Dawson Peanut Laboratory, civil
rights, and the House Judiciary Committee (1950-1964); personal files containing correspondence, military, civic, and religious
activities, and Civil War research (1918-1970); speech files containing notes, outlines, and drafts (1926-1970); and political
files containing election campaign materials. Of particular interest are records relating to his involvement as prosecuting
attorney in a 1949 civil rights case involving Rosa Lee Ingram.
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RBRL062ELF |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Francis Marion Coker papers
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Coker, Francis Marion, 1827-1905 |
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1861-1866 |
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The collection consists mainly of detailed correspondence from Francis Marion Coker to his wife, Sarah Alice Reid Coker (Sallie
Coker), during his service as a Confederate soldier from 1861-1865. Includes descriptions of camp life, prices, food, clothing,
marches, sickness, and foreign intervention. Describes the Seven Days Battle before Richmond and discusses camp politics,
conduct of officers and doctors. Comments on fighting around Fredericksburg and the battlefield, Petersburg, Sherman and the
march through Georgia. Also contains some correspondence from Sallie Coker to Francis Coker and a few business letters.
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Aaron Harber family letters
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Harber, Aaron |
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1862-1865 |
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The collection consists of letters from Aaron Harber from Cleveland, Ohio; Lexington, Kentucky; Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and
Trenton, Georgia. In his letters he describes being sent to Camp Dennison, Ohio and being put in the Invalid Corps after an
arm injury. He writes about being sent to Carver Hospital and Rush Barracks in Washington, D.C. for guard duty. Most of his
letters describe camp life, fellow soldiers, health, and attempts to get furloughs. Two of the letters mention Abraham Lincoln.
There are also several letters from friends to Mina and from Mina to her husband. Her letters describe the struggles to do
housework and raise the children (Nicholas A. and James B.) alone.
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