Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, July 22, 1863
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Authors
Knight, William W.
Issue Date
1863-07-22
Type
Text
Language
en_US
Keywords
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 , Mississippi -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 , Siege of Jackson (Mississippi : 1863) , Georgia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 , Desertion, Military , Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 29th. Company K , Military correspondence
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Abstract
The letter serves as a firsthand account of various aspects of the Siege of Jackson, including troop movements, casualties, and encounters with enemy forces. It also mentions the execution of Elbert J. Chapman for desertion and discusses personal financial matters concerning Knight's debts.
Description
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, July 22, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 item; 5 handwritten pages. 1 pdf document and scans. Includes transcript.
Citation
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, July 22, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
Publisher
Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
License
IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED