William Augustus Chunn papers, 1837-1879.

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William Augustus Chunn papers, 1837-1879.

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The collection consists entirely of correspondence extending from 1837 to 1879. Most of these were written by William and Lila Chunn during the time of the Civil War. They describe William's experiences in the war (difficulties at Cumberland Gap with the Cherokee Allies, desertions, and the Vicksburg Siege) and the home and family life of Lila Chunn. Other correspondents include his parents; a relative, Judge Nathan P. Land; and his cousin, Robert C. Latimer, a member of Stuart's Brigade.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Latimer, Robert W. (Robert William)

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Confederate States of America. Army. Stuart's Brigade.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 40th

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Chunn, Lila Land.

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Chunn, William Augustus, 1840-1921.

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William Augustus Chunn, Confederate soldier, was born 7 January 1840, near the French Broad River in Tennessee, lived in Cassville, Georgia, and died there in 1921. He served in the Georgia State Troops (1861-1862) as a 2nd Lieutenant (Company I, 1st Regiment, 1st Brigade), and as a private in the Georgia Infantry (1862-1865; Co. I, 40th Regiment). He was stationed at Screven Point, near Savannah, Georgia, and in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi, and was involved in the Cumberland Gap and Vi...

Chunn, Samuel Love, 1806-1863.

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Chunn family.

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Land family.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Militia Regiment, 1st. Company I.

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Land, Nathan P., b. 1812.

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Chunn, Elizabeth Vance Word, b. 1820.

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