George T. Willson letter
Scope and Content
This collection contains a letter from George T. Willson to his sister. The letter discusses the weather in Atlanta; his work escorting citizens out of Atlanta, per General Sherman's removal order; and Lincoln's chances of being re-elected president and Confederate soldiers' thoughts on the election. He also discussed Colonel Ketcham's leadership abilities and reputation in the regiment.
Dates
- 1864 September 29
Creator
- Willson, George T. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Administrative/Biographical History
George T. Willson was a corporal in Company A of the 150th New York Infantry Regiment which served in the Atlanta Campaign as part of the 1st Division, 20th Corps, Army of the Cumberland. Colonel John H. Ketcham led the regiment. Additional biographical information about George T. Willson has not been determined.
Extent
1 folder(s)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase
Description Control
This collection was re-processed in 2018.
- Title
- George T. Willson letter
- Author
- Paul Crater
- Date
- June 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository