James L. Bell correspondence, 1909, undated.

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James L. Bell correspondence, 1909, undated.

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This collection contains three letters to Mr. James L. Bell. Two of the letters are from William J. Hilburn, Bell's comrade in the Civil War, and one is from Captain Charles K. Maddox, under whom both Bell and Hilburn served during their service. In the letters, the men reminisce about combat experiences and comrades. They discuss the battles of Gettysburg, 1st Manassas, Dam #1, Five Forks and mention the following individuals: David Wyatt, S.A.D. Smith, Robert Cowart, G.T. Anderson, Fitz-Lee, and Pickett. In addition, they provide each other with updates on their lives.

3 items (1 folder)

Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library

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Bell, James L., 1837-1918.

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James L. Bell (1837-1918) was born on April 24, 1837 in Jackson County, Georgia. At age twenty-three, he moved to Atlanta and began working for Atlanta and West Point Railroad. On May 31, 1861, Bell enlisted as a private in the Seventh Georgia Infantry. He was later promoted to Sergeant after the Battle of Fair Oaks in Virginia in October 1864. In that battle, he single-handedly captured the 19th Wisconsin Federal Regiment, a deed which attracted the notice of General Robert E. Lee. After the wa...