Seaborn Jones and Henry L. Benning papers, [ca. 1795-1907].

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Seaborn Jones and Henry L. Benning papers, [ca. 1795-1907].

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The collection consists of papers of Seaborn Jones, Jr. and his son-in-law Henry L. Benning from ca. 1795-1907. The papers of Seaborn Jones (ca. 1795-1859) consist mainly of material relating to his law practice in Columbus (Ga.), his involvement in debt collection, and his own personal finances. The papers of Henry L. Benning relate mainly to his service in the Civil War with some materials relating to his legal practice after the War. His Civil War papers include correspondence from Robert Toombs, James Longstreet, and Gilbert M. Sorrel; orders; and reports. Of particular interest are Benning's reports on the Battles of Sharpsburg (Antietam), 2nd Bull Run, and Gettysburg; Toombs' report on Sharpsburg (Antietam); and others from Fredericksburg and Thoroughfare Gap. Benning's papers also include lists of casualties for the 2nd, 15th, and 20th Georgia Infantry Regiments at 2nd Bull Run and the 2nd and 20th Regiments at Sharpsburg (Antietam).

2.5 linear ft.

Columbus State University, Simon Schwob Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7402921

Columbus State University, Simon Schwob Memorial Library

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