Robert Houstoun Anderson letter, 1864.

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Robert Houstoun Anderson letter, 1864.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43887023

The collection consists of a three-page typed copy of a letter from Col. R. H. Anderson to General Braxton Bragg, dated May 21, 1864. In the letter, Anderson outlines his CSA career and asks for active duty for his regiment, the 5th Georgia Cavalry.

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Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7535346

Georgia Historical Society

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Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

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Confederate Army officer, planter, and engineer. From the description of Braxton Bragg papers, 1833-1879 [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 44880220 Confederate General. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Mobile, to H. Storm, 1873 Oct. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133497 Army officer. From the description of Braxton Bragg papers, 1861-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455179 G...

Anderson, Robert Houstoun, 1835-1888.

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Robert Houston Anderson (1835-1888) was a general in the Confederate States of American Army during the Civil War. After the war he became Chief of Police in Savannah, Georgia. He held this position until his death in 1888. From the description of Robert Houstoun Anderson letter, 1864. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 43887023 ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Cavalry Regiment, 5th.

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The 5th Georgia Cavalry Regiment was organized in January 1863. It was formed through the consolidation of the 1st and 2nd Georgia Cavalry Battalions. The men were from the counties of Effingham, Screven, Liberty, Bulloch, Lamar, and McIntosh. The regiment was sent to Mississippi and placed in Wheeler's Cavalry Corps. From the description of 5th Georgia Cavalry Regiment records, 1862. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477837 ...