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John Sellick Green Civil War letter

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0244M

Scope and Contents

Letter from Green to his wife about camp life and the countryside outside of Jacksonville, Florida in April.

Dates

  • 1864

Creator

Biographical / Historical

John's identity is uncertain, but a John S. Green did serve in the 5th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry, which was stationed in the areas John mentions in his letter. He also states that a Captain Akin was slightly wounded, and Captain Richard F. Akin did serve with Company B of that regiment. The 5th Regiment drew its recruits from the Screven County, Georgia, area.

Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

English

Title
John Sellick Green Civil War letter
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