Robert Falligant papers, 1848-1939.

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Robert Falligant papers, 1848-1939.

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This collection consists of letters from Robert Falligant to his daughter, Ellen F. Carter, an album of autographs which he began while a student at the University of Virginia, abstracts of class notes at the University of Virginia, commissions, and other papers. The autograph album includes a letter from Robert E. Lee, Jr., dated April 12, 1870, which General Robert E. Lee autographed on a visit with Judge Falligant in Savannah in 1871. Included in the personal papers are Falligant's Civil War parole, dated August 7, 1865, and his oath of allegiance to the United States, dated September 25, 1865.

3 folders, 2 volumes, 1 tube (.55 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6902812

Georgia Historical Society

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 8th. Company B

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The Oglethorpe Light Infantry was organized in Savannah on January 8, 1856. John N. Lewis was the troop's first captain, but he resigned after holding the position for only a few months. Francis S. Bartow was then elected as captain. In January, 1861, a detachment of the company under Capt. Bartow was ordered to take possession of and occupy Fort Pulaski at the mouth of the Savannah River. The corps was mustered into Confederate service as two companies, Co. A and Co. B. Oglethorpe Light Infantr...

Falligant, Robert, 1839-1902.

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University of Virginia

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Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870

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