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
- Bourne, William James, ca. 1830-1864 (Person)
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
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States