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W. H. H. Walton Civil War letter

 Collection
Identifier: 0000-0263M

Scope and Contents

Description of a battle by Walton, who served in Company H of the 59th Regiment Georgia Volunteers, to his parents, October 7, 1862. This is perhaps the Battle of Corinth since that fight took place Oct. 3 - 4 and employed the breastworks mentioned in the letter. A typescript is also included.

Dates

  • 1862

Creator

Biographical / Historical

William was the son of Elizabeth and Henry W. Walton of Morgan County, Georgia.

Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

English

Title
W. H. H. Walton 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