Truitt family Civil War papers, 1861-1870 (bulk 1861-1865).

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Truitt family Civil War papers, 1861-1870 (bulk 1861-1865).

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A very complete set of Civil War letters, particularly by one prolific Harris Co., GA, soldier named Joseph H. Truitt. Also included are the letters of his brother, John C. Truitt, who died in a Union prison hospital in 1864. The remainder of the collection is made up of letters by relatives and friends(some in Schley Co., GA) to the soldiers. No relationship has been made between these Truitts and John W. Truitt, husband of Ellen Dickson who appears in Series Three.

.25 cubic ft.

Georgia Department of Archives and History Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7402945

Georgia Department of Archives and History Library

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