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Letter from Billie to Mollie, 1864 December 18

 Item — Box: 4273.001, Folder: 033

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one letter and one partial transcript written by Billie, a Confederate soldier from North Carolina, to his sister, Maggie, about hearing the "salute of the Yankees saluting General Sherman for landing on the coast." He also asked his sister to tell their father to hide his corn from deserters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 December 18

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Formerly MSS.1940

Processing Information

Processed by Faith White and Donnelly Lancaster Walton, 2007.

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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