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Private Willis W. Pitts letters
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Private Willis W. Pitts letters | |
| Creator: Pitts, Willis W. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1860-1863 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder, 8 letters) | |
| Collection Number: ms4138 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Willis W. Pitts was a Confederate private serving in Company I, 37th Georgia Infantry in 1863. Pitts was killed during the Battle for Missionary Ridge, Tennessee.
Scope and Content
This collection contains correspondence between Private Willis W. Pitts and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Pitts during his service in the Confederate Army from 1862 until his death in the Battle of Missionary Ridge in 1863. Pitts served in Company I, of the Georgia 37th Infantry. Also included is a letter from Mary A.A.C. Wates to Betty Pitts from 1860.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Private Willis W. Pitts letters, ms4138, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.