Thomas A. Woodham papers, 1840-1881, bulk 1862

Summary

Creator:

Woodham, Thomas Augustus, -1862

Date:

1840-1881, bulk 1862

Extent:

2 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Thomas A. Woodham papers, ms3435, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters written by Thomas Woodham to his wife and family from Petersburg, Stanton, Gordonville, Lynchburg, and Winchester, Virginia. Correspondences describe hardships the soldiers endure, sickness, battles, and Woodham's strong desire to come home. The collection also includes financial papers mainly concerning Nancy Caroline Woodham and the Lunsford family. Papers include promissory notes, receipts, and indentures from 1840-1881.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Augustus Woodham was in Company E, 31st Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.

Related

Other descriptive data:

This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Financial records.
Promissory notes.
Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862.
Indentures.
Correspondence

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army -- Military life

Preferred citation:

Thomas A. Woodham papers, ms3435, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.