Noble John Brooks Civil War letters and diary
Collection
Identifier: 1978-0493M
Scope and Contents
The letters were written to his parents and cover 1862 - 1864. The diary runs from March - September 1864. Both give detailed accounts of daily life from the soldier's point of view. The longest letter, July 4, 1862, describes the Battle of Cold Harbor.
Dates
- 1862 - 1864
Creator
- Brooks, Noble John, 1836 - 1922 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Noble John Brooks was the son of William C. and Mary Timmons Brook(e) who lived in Bartow County, Georgia. He was well-read as is evidenced by both letters and diary. Noble John served in Georgia's Cobb's Legion.
Extent
1 folders
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Noble John Brooks Civil War letters and diary
- 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