James Thomas correspondence, 1859, 1861-1864.

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James Thomas correspondence, 1859, 1861-1864.

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The series consists of correspondence of James Thomas from 1859-1864. The letters discuss Thomas' law practice, sale of slaves, farming during the Civil War, slave insurrections, administration of the Confederate government, substitutions for military service, prices of commodities, and Sherman's march through Georgia. Of particular interest is a letter (September 6, 1861) to Thomas from Thomas H. Latimer with the 15th Georgia Infantry Regiment describing the Battle at Munson's Hill (Va.). The series also contains a group of letters (1863-1864) from George W. Warthen of the 28th Georgia Infantry Regiment describing a skirmish on Morris Island (S.C.), life in the army, his wounds, and his stay in the hospital. Other correspondents include Alexander H. Stephens and James B. Ransom.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Warthen, George W.

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Thomas, James, 1799?-1866.

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James Thomas (d. 1866), lawyer and judge, was probably born in 1799. He was a native of Hancock County, Georgia and attended the local schools. He taught briefly, then studied law and was admitted to the bar there. From the county seat of Sparta he conducted a successful law practice. In 1820 Thomas married Emmeline Gonder of Hancock County. They had two daughters: Acquila, who died in infancy, and Emmeline, who first married George Bell. In 1852, after Bell's death, Emmeline married Linton Step...

Ransom, James B.

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Latimer, Thomas H.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 28th

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 15th

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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

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Former vice-president of the Confederate States of America. From the description of Letter, 1866 Dec. 26, Crawfordville, Georgia, to Henry Bradley Plant. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 260819402 Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883), lawyer, politician, Vice President of the Confederate States of America. From the description of Alexander H. Stephens papers, 1844-1882. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476996 Lawyer, journalist, governor of Geo...