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George M. Hanvey papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: George M. Hanvey papers | |
| Creator: Hanvey, George M. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1858-1865, 1880-1889 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms494 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
George M. Hanvey was Confederate Captain of Company A of the 1st Georgia Infantry Regiment, then Captain (later Major) of the 12th Georgia Light Artillery Battalion, and a resident of Coweta County, Georgia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of papers of George M. Hanvey. Papers from 1858-1865 relate to Hanvey's service as captain of the Newnan Guards, later known as Company A of the 1st Georgia Infantry Regiment, including letters regarding its organization; a letter to South Carolina Governor G. W. Gist offering their services should South Carolina secede; a note from Governor Joseph E. Brown instructing Hanvey to rendezvous at Macon, Georgia on March 20, 1861; a letter to General Braxton Bragg desiring to attach his company to the Artillery at Warrington, Florida; a muster roll of the Newnan Guards; a circular from Harvey to W.L. Beadle regarding the bombardment of Ft. Sumter; and Harvey's oath of allegiance.
Papers dating 1880-1889 contain letters with reminiscences of company members to be read at the reunion of the Newnan Guards.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
George M. Hanvey papers, ms494, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
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.