Thomas Holcombe letters, 1863.

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Thomas Holcombe letters, 1863.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477628

This collection contains two letters written to Governor Joseph E. Brown by Thomas Holcombe, Mayor of Savannah during the Civil War. The letters discuss concerns over the defense of Savannah and the moving of men and equipment from Savannah to Charleston. The letters ask, "whether it is the intention of the military authorities to defend or surrender the City of Savannah."

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Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404323

Georgia Historical Society

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Brown, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894

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Joseph Emerson Brown (1821-1894), governor of Georgia and U.S. senator. From the description of Joseph E. Brown papers, 1858-1930 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 45894384 U.S. senator and governor of Georgia. From the description of Joseph E. Brown correspondence, 1862-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451938 Governor of Georgia and U.S. Senator. From the description of letter signed : Atlanta, unaddressed, 1877 Apr. 7. (Unknown). Worl...

Holcombe, Thomas, 1815-1885.

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Thomas Holcombe (1815-1885) was an alderman of Savannah, Georgia, 1841-1845. He served a term as Mayor of Savannah during the Civil War, 1862-1863. From the description of Thomas Holcombe letters, 1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477628 ...