John G. La Roque letters to Nannie M. La Roque


Descriptive Summary
Title: John G. La Roque letters to Nannie M. La Roque
Creator: La Roque, John G.
Inclusive Dates: 1862-1864
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms360
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

John G. La Roque was a Confederate soldier with Company E of the 4th Georgia Infantry Regiment captured at Spotsylvania, Virginia on May 10, 1864.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence (and transcripts) from John G. La Roque, of the 4th Georgia Infantry Regiment, mainly to his wife, Nannie M. La Roque, from 1862-1864. La Roque's letters discuss the death of his son, his health and that of his wife, the morale and health of the men in Company E, troop movements in Virginia, casualties and deaths, news of friends and family, the problems of obtaining clothing for soldiers, the battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, and his capture and imprisonment at Ft. Delaware, Delaware. The collection also contains one letter from La Roque to F.A. Billingslea, dated April 27, 1863, asking Billingslea to collect money owed La Roque and describing the readiness and troop strengths under General Jackson.