Garrie Jackson papers
Published: 1863
Language: eng
Number of pages: 40
Subjects: Caveness, William S.; Jackson, Garrie, d. 1865.; Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Cavalry Regiment, 2nd.; Confederate States of America. Army -- Military life.; Family -- North Carolina -- Social life and customs.; Confederate States of America -- Social conditions.; Moore County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs.; North Carolina -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Description: Letters, 1863-1865, chiefly to Garrie Jackson from family and friends, most of whom wrote from Moore County, N.C. Letters describe life on the home front during the Civil War, including some discussion of local news, reactions to reports of battles, and reflections on Jackson's military activities. Some letters are also directed to William S. Caveness, Jackson's brother-in-law, serving with Jackson in the 2nd North Carolina Cavalry Regiment.