Julia A. Cotten Bethel Papers, . 1858-1875

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Julia A. Cotten Bethel Papers, . 1858-1875

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Julia A. Cotten Bethel (fl. 1858-1875) of Thomaston, Ga., was married to Thomas F. Bethel. The collection includes chiefly scattered letters to Julia A. Cotten Bethel from her brother, J. K. Cotten at Powder Springs and Acworth, both in Cobb County, Ga., 1858-1859, 1868, 1870, and 1875; and letters to Julia and Thomas F. Bethel, from her nephew, Joseph A. Cotten, with the 7th Georgia Infantry Regiment at Winchester, Va., and Manassas, Va., June-September 1861. J. K. Cotten wrote about financial difficulties in practicing medicine, about health and activities of family members, and about spiritual yearnings. Joseph Cotten wrote of conditions in camp and battle, especially at the First Battle of Bull Run. Also included are a few other family letters.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Bethel, Julia A. Cotten, fl. 1858-1875.

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Julia A. Cotten Bethel (fl. 1858-1875) of Thomaston, Ga., was the wife of Thomas F. Bethel, sister of J. K. Cotten, and aunt of Joseph A. Cotten. From the guide to the Julia A. Cotten Bethel Papers, ., 1858-1875, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...