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Kirby-Smith, Edmund, 1824-1893

 Person

General Context

Born Edmund Kirby Smith, he later signed his name E. Kirby Smith; the hyphenated form of the name was adopted by his family after his death.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Edmund Kirby Smith Civil War letter

 Collection
Identifier: 1969-0156M
Scope and Contents

This letter is addressed to Mr. W. P. Hay of Cartersville, Georgia, and is about the merits of Hay's son, Henry. Kirby-Smith is discharging him from the Confederate army so he may continue his education.

Dates: 1862