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James Longstreet letter to Robert Custer
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: James Longstreet letter to Robert Custer | |
| Creator: Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1897 January 21 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 letter) | |
| Collection Number: ms536 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
James Longstreet (1821-1904) graduated from West Point in 1842, and served in the Mexican War. He was appointed Brigadier General in 1861, and was promoted to Major General in the same year. Following his promotion Longstreet commanded a division of six brigades–the nucleus of what would eventually become the First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia.
For more information, see the article James Longstreet (1821-1904).
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one letter: dated Gainesville, Georgia, January 21, 1897, to Robert Custer, signed James Longstreet, regarding requests for bibliographic material and letters of General Robert E. Lee.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
James Longstreet letter to Robert Custer, ms536, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2016.