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George T. Willson letter

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS636f

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

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

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