G. W. Harral Letter
This collection consists of a letter from G. W. Harral, written in a Confederate camp near Bristol, Tennessee on April 6, 1864, to his friend James Looke. Harral discusses high morale among the troops, speculates as to where they will go, and expresses his desire to remain in touch with his friends.
Dates
- 1864 April 6
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of a letter from G. W. Harral, written in a Confederate camp near Bristol, Tennessee on April 6, 1864, to his friend James Looke. Harral discusses high morale among the troops, speculates as to where they will go, and expresses his desire to remain in touch with his friends.
Biographical/Historical Note
George Harral was was born in Georgia. When the Civil War broke out, he was living in Wilcox County with his wife and child and working as a farmer. He enlisted in Company H of the 10th Georgia Volunteer Infantry as a private on May 20, 1861. He apparently returned to his family in Georgia after the war.
Researchers should note that Harral's last name may also be spelled Harrell or Harrel in some records.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased by Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository