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Elijah Moseley Williams letters

 Collection
Identifier: 1987-0010M

Scope and Contents

Letters to his brother, William Dismukes Williams, from West Point, Troup County, Georgia, and Chambers County, Alabama, where Elijah Moseley was working on the railroad. Subjects are family, the railroad, agriculture, slaves, and speculation. Photographs of both brothers are included.

Dates

  • 1855 - 1861 and n.d.

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Elijah Moseley Williams was the son of Sarah N. Dismukes and Jehu Williams of Georgia and then Alabama. He enlisted in the 14th Regiment Alabama Volunteers and was killed in July 1862.

Extent

3 folders

Language of Materials

English

Title
Elijah Moseley Williams 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