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Lucy Dillard Bryant family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Lucy Dillard Bryant family papers | |
| Creator: Dillard, John Lemuel, 1844-1862 | |
| Creator: Dillard, James Fielding, 1842-1909 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1861-1865 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet 1 document box, 1 oversized folder | |
| Collection Number: ms4048 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
James Fielding Dillard (1842-1909) of Crawford, Georgia served the entire Civil War with the Troup Artillery, assembled out of Troup County, Georgia. This unit served in Cobb's Legion, and were then attached to the Army of Northern Virginia. Dillard's company served in the battles of Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and finally Appomattox. His brother John Lemuel Dillard (1843-1862) served until his death from Typhoid in Richmond, Virginia.
Scope and Content
This collection contains diaries and letters from two brothers during their service in the Confederate States Army in the Civil War. It also contains a pocket sized bible and hymn book.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Lucy Dillard Bryant family papers, ms4048, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.