Benbury and Haywood family papers, 1858-1899 [manuscript].

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Benbury and Haywood family papers, 1858-1899 [manuscript].

Family correspondence of Harriet Armistead Ryan Benbury (1833- 1877), later Harriet Armistead Ryan Benbury Carter, of Edenton, N.C., consisting chiefly of Civil War letters from her husband, John Avery Benbury (1827-1862), captain in the 1st North Carolina Regiment, C.S.A., in Virginia, describing battles, casualties, changes of command, and camp conditions; and letters from relatives and friends. Also included is later correspondence of the Benburys' daughter, Emily Benbury (Mrs. Hubert) Haywood, about family history.

About 140 items (0.5 linear ft.).

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