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Confederate manuscript collection
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Confederate manuscript collection | |
| Creator: Confederate States of America | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1861-1864 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) 4 items | |
| Collection Number: ms2121 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of three letters: dated Wasala, Georgia, November 29, 1863, "to Mr. Harless," signed "Elijah Carley," mentioning Generals Hardee and Bragg, losing troops and prisoners, and hopes of pursuing Yankees across the Tennessee River; dated Crawfordville, Georgia, January 17, 1864, "Dear Linton," signed "Alexander Stephens," regarding going to Richmond; dated Headquarters, Cavalry Corps, Covington, August 8, 1864, to "Captain," signed "Joseph Wheeler, Major General," regarding Generals Iverson and Allen, foraging for food, and the need for horse shoes. The collection also includes Georgia Confederacy enlistment papers for M.H. Wright of Newman, Georgia, dated March 6, 1861.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Confederate manuscript collection, ms2121, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
General Notes
This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.