George Lewis Letter
This collection houses one letter from George Lewis to his sister, Naracessa Hampton, of Casvade, Virginia. Lewis focuses on the plight of his sister, whose husband was apparently compelled to serve in the Confederate Army. He offers her advice and instructs her to keep her household in good condition.
Dates
- 1865 January 28
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses one letter from George Lewis to his sister, Naracessa Hampton, of Casvade, Virginia. Lewis focuses on the plight of his sister, whose husband was apparently compelled to serve in the Confederate Army. He offers her advice and instructs her to keep her household in good condition.
Biographical/Historical Note
George Lewis was originally from Leakesville, North Carolina but moved to Jacskon, Mississippi, in 1854. He was a dry goods merchant and served in the 28th Mississippi Cavalry during the Civil War.
Arrangement
This collection consists of one folder.
Acquisition Note
The University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections purchased this collection in June 2006.
- Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
- Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Cavalry Regiment, 28th.
- Mississippi -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Soldiers -- Mississippi -- Correspondence.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository