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William James Bourn Civil War letters

 Collection
Identifier: 1973-0329M

Scope and Contents

The collection includes 24 letters from William to his wife during the war and two letters relating to her pension application in 1891.

Dates

  • 1863-1864 and 1891

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Biographical / Historical

William lived in Richmond County, Georgia, with his wife Catherine when the Civil War began. He enlisted with the 12th Battalion. Light Artillery, Company F., and served in General Clement A. Evans' Brigade before his death in the summer of 1864.

Extent

1 folders

Language of Materials

English

Title
William James Bourn 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