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John Tyler, Jr. letter to Lucius J. Gartrell
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Tyler, Jr. letter to Lucius J. Gartrell | |
| Creator: Tyler, John, Jr. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1861 May | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3536 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was the son of the the tenth President of the United States, John Tyler. He was a colonel and lawyer during the Civil War and also served as assistant Secretary of War of the Confederate States.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one letter (manuscript copy): dated Confederate States of America, War Department, Montgomery, May 1, 1861, to "L. J. Gartrell," Atlanta, Georgia, signed "John Tyler, Jr.," regarding the reluctance of the Confederate government to supersede state's rights.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Tyler, Jr. letter to Lucius J. Gartrell, ms3536, 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.