Daniel D. Barrows letter


Descriptive Summary
Title: Daniel D. Barrows letter
Creator: Barrows, Daniel D.
Inclusive Dates: 1865 May 15
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 letter)
Collection Number: ms4093
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Private Daniel D. Barrows was a Union soldier with the Signal Corps, formerly the 9th Maine Volunteers.

Scope and Content

Letter written by Union soldier in Savannah that describes the city as being "overrun with Rebel paroled prisoners," who are forced to give up the Confederate uniforms. Barrows describes the city and his stay with a Peck family.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Daniel D. Barrows letter, ms4093, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Correspondence.

Savannah (Ga.)

Savannah (Ga.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Soldiers -- Correspondence.