George L. Reis Civil War Transcripts
This collection consists of 28 transcripts of letters from George L. Reis to his family and friends back home. The transcripts discuss the everyday activities of a soldier during the Civil War and other topics such as desertion, battle maneuvers, and affairs at home.
Dates
- 1862 October 28-1865 June 1
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection consists of 28 transcripts of letters from George L. Reis to his family and friends back home. The transcripts discuss the everyday activities of a soldier during the Civil War and other topics such as desertion, battle maneuvers, and affairs at home.
Biographical/Historical Note
George L. Reis was born in 1846 to George C. and Elizabeth D. Reis. Reis served in Company "C" 105th Volunteers from August 1862-June 1865. He died in 1933 and is buried in Knox County, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections in 1970 by Dr. Stanley J. Folmsbee.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository