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Transcription of Warren Akin letter

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS4f

Scope and Content

This collection is a transcription of a letter written by Warren Akin in Elberton, Georgia to "My Dear Sir" on October 31, 1864. The letter was typed by Ruth Blair of the Atlanta Historical Society for Sally Akin. The letter refers to the hardships of surviving in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Dates

  • 1864

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

Warren Akin was a representative for Georgia in the Confederate Congress. Additional biographical information about Warren Akin has not been determined.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Location of Originals note

The original letter is in the custody of the Georgia Archives.

Related Archival Materials

The letter in this collection is also found in the book, Letters of Warren Akin: Confederate Congressman, edited by Bell Irvin Wiley.

Title
Transcription of Warren Akin letter
Author
Paul Crater
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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