Dr. Erwin James Eldridge papers, 1860-1865.

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Dr. Erwin James Eldridge papers, 1860-1865.

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The collection consists of letters between Dr. E.J. Eldridge and his wife, Emma, while he served as a surgeon with the 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment and later with Cobb's Legion from 1861-1865. His letters tell of his duties and they often give descriptions of battles, including Fredericksburg in Virginia, and the Atlanta Campaign (1864). Emma's letters discuss family and political issues.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404864

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Eldridge, Emma Louise Ronaldson, 1833-1879

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Eldridge, Erwin James, 1833-1902.

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Dr. Erwin James Eldridge (1833-1902), surgeon with 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment, and then Cobb's Legion, serving in Virginia and then in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia. Married Emma Ronaldson, resided in Flat Pond (Lee County) and then Americus (Sumter County) Georgia. From the description of Dr. Erwin James Eldridge papers, 1860-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478260 From the description of Dr. Erwin J. Eldridge letters, 1860-1865. (University of Georgia). WorldCat rec...

Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 16th

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Confederate States of America. Army. Cobb's Legion. Cavalry Battalion

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Cobb's Legion (also known as the Georgia Legion) was a Confederate States Army military unit raised in Georgia by Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb during the summer of 1861. A "legion" consisted of a single integrated command, with individual components from the infantry, cavalry, and artillery. When it was originally raised, the Georgia Legion comprised seven infantry companies, four cavalry companies, and a single battery. The concept of a multiple-branch unit was fine in theory, but neve...