 Andrew J. Taft family papers
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteAndrew J. Taft lived in Whitehall, New York. His parents were Hiram Taft (or Tafft) and Jane Furgeson Taft. He served in the U.S. Army during the Civil War in the 123rd Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, Company C. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of letters written by Andrew J. Taft to his family in Whitehall, New York while he was a soldier. His regiment was first to enter Atlanta, and Taft describes fortifications around the city, the houses with bullet holes, and foraging expeditions after the battle. Letters discuss details of battles, officers, fellow soldiers, and camp life. Also included in the collection are a carte de visite of Andrew Taft in his uniform, his watch fob, and 2 ribbons from the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). Administrative InformationPreferred CitationAndrew J. Taft family papers, ms3162, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. General NotesThis collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||