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John McKinney Howell letters to his wife
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John McKinney Howell letters to his wife | |
| Creator: Howell, John McKinney, 1833-1889 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1864 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3259 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John McKinney Howell (1833-1889) was born in Houston County, Georgia. In 1862 he enlisted in Company C, Mell's Regiment at Greensboro, Georgia. In July 1864 he was sent to Andersonville Prison (Sumter County, Ga.) as a surgeon.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of five letters John McKinney Howell writes from Andersonville Prison to his wife Emma Berrien Heard. Howell describes the prisoners and his duties as examining surgeon, and answers his wife's questions regarding the number of prisoners and fighting and hanging of prisoners. The collection also includes biographical information of John McKinney Howell, and transcripts of the letters.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John McKinney Howell letters to his wife, ms3259, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
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.