Hugh Weedon Mercer letters 1861-1866.

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Hugh Weedon Mercer letters 1861-1866.

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The collection consists of ten letters written by Hugh Weedon Mercer to his daughter, Mrs. H. H. Walker from 1861-1866, concerning family but also the Civil War. Discussed is the defense of Charleston, South Carolina, charges against Mercer by General Carlin, his arrest, imprisonment at Fort Pulaski and Savannah, Georgia, and his release.

.125 linear ft. (1 partial box)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Mercer, Hugh W. (Hugh Weedon), 1808-1877

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