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Perry Goodrich letter to Frankie Goodrich

Perry Goodrich letter to Frankie Goodrich

Descriptive Summary

Title: Perry Goodrich letter to Frankie Goodrich
Creator: Goodrich, Charles Perry, 1831-1921
Inclusive Dates: 1864 September 14
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms3509
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Charles Perry Goodrich (1831-1921) mustered into the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, U.S. Army in 1861 and served during the Civil War.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one letter: dated Head Quarters 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, Carterville, Georgia, September 14, 1864, "Dear Frankie," signed "Perry," regarding his health and a scouting expedition along the Etowah River that surprised and overtook the Georgia State Militia.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Perry Goodrich letter to Frankie Goodrich, ms3509, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2016.

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.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Correspondence.
Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Georgia -- Militia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal Narratives

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Letter, 1864 September 14 Access Online