Jeremiah Jefferson Davis Civil War Letters
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0237M
Scope and Contents
Jeremiah wrote most of these letters home to his parents, including one about the First Battle of Bull Run. Two letters are by brother Joseph. A list of women with their children and birth dates probably is of slaves.
Dates
- 1861 - 1863
Creator
- Davis, Jeremiah Jefferson, born circa 1834 (Person)
- Davis, Joseph (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Jeremiah J. was the son of Joseph L., Sr., and Sarah Davis, who moved with their family from Georgia to Russell County, Alabama, between 1841 and 1850. Jeremiah served in the 6th Regt. AL Vols., and his brother, Joseph L., Jr., may have served also.
Extent
1 folders
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Jeremiah Jefferson Davis Civil War Letters
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States