John Tyler, Jr. letter to Lucius J. Gartrell, 1861 May
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Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Tyler, John, Jr.
- Date:
- 1861 May
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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John Tyler, Jr. letter to Lucius J. Gartrell, ms3536, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of one letter (manuscript copy): dated Confederate States of America, War Department, Montgomery, May 1, 1861, to "L. J. Gartrell," Atlanta, Georgia, signed "John Tyler, Jr.," regarding the reluctance of the Confederate government to supersede state's rights.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Tyler, Jr. (1819-1896) was the son of the the tenth President of the United States, John Tyler. He was a colonel and lawyer during the Civil War and also served as assistant Secretary of War of the Confederate States.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Correspondence
- Names:
- Gartrell, Lucius J. (Lucius Jeremiah), 1821-1891
- Places:
- Confederate States of America -- History.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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John Tyler, Jr. letter to Lucius J. Gartrell, ms3536, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.