Diary kept by George W. Burr, who served in Company B of the 5th Georgia Infantry Regiment, from October 14-29, 1862 (photocopy)
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- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/047rn8pm0m-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- dams:298079
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 1, Folder 45
- Call Number:
- MSS 20
About This Item
- Creator:
- Burr, George W.
- Date Created:
- October 1862
- Format:
- Text
- Genre:
- diaries
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 9.6 x 11.9 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- The Diary begins while the company is in full retreat from Kentucky to Cumberland Gap, he discusses the actions of Generals Buell and Bragg in Kentucky, local Kentuckians unwillingness to support the Confederate cause, locations of camps and camp conditions. The entries end when the soldiers are nine miles above Knoxville, Tennessee.
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Perryville, Battle of, Perryville, Ky., 1862
- Subject - Names:
- Confederate States of America. Army--Military life, Confederate States of America, Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876, Buell, George Pearson, 1833-1883, Confederate States of America., and Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 5th
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 and Kentucky--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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- There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research.
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This item is part of:
About This Item
- Creator:
- Burr, George W.
- Date Created:
- October 1862
- Format:
- Text
- Genre:
- diaries
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 9.6 x 11.9 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- The Diary begins while the company is in full retreat from Kentucky to Cumberland Gap, he discusses the actions of Generals Buell and Bragg in Kentucky, local Kentuckians unwillingness to support the Confederate cause, locations of camps and camp conditions. The entries end when the soldiers are nine miles above Knoxville, Tennessee.
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Perryville, Battle of, Perryville, Ky., 1862
- Subject - Names:
- Confederate States of America. Army--Military life, Confederate States of America, Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876, Buell, George Pearson, 1833-1883, Confederate States of America., and Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 5th
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 and Kentucky--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/047rn8pm0m-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- dams:298079
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 1, Folder 45
- Call Number:
- MSS 20
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research.
- Rights Status:
- No Known Copyright
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.