William C. Goggans Civil War letters, 1861-1865.

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William C. Goggans Civil War letters, 1861-1865.

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The collection consists of letters, written mainly by William C. Goggans and family, during the Civil War from 1861-1865. The letters discuss army camp life, conditions and war news, and the wartime economy and psychology. Goggans of the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment, wrote from camps in Richmond, Fredericksburg, James River, Cumberland Gap, Camp Jackson (Martinsburg), Smithfield, and Buryville in Virginia; Milledgeville and Augusta, Georgia; and Meridian, Mississippi. Also contained in the collection is a letter from J.B. Walton to the General Commander, U.S. Forces at Savannah, Georgia, and Confederate civilian letters.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404710

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Goggans family.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 35th

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Goggans, William C.

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William C. Goggans, Lieutenant (later Captain) in the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment, died at Richmond, Virginia, February 23, 1863. From the description of William C. Goggans Civil War letters, 1861-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478062 ...

Walton, J. B. (James Burdge), 1813-1885

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Colonel J.B. Walton was commander of the Washington Artillery, a volunteer artillery organization founded in New Orleans, La. The Washington Artillery first fought in the Mexican-American War and later participated in the Civil War as part of the Army of Northern Virginia. From the description of J.B. Walton papers, 1858. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 190582991 James B. Walton was employed as a librarian from 1950 to 1952. Little is known about Mr. Walton...