Title: George Washington Baker papers
Description: Lt. George Washington Baker served with Company K, 123rd New York Volunteers, fighting throughout Virginia and participating in Sherman's infamous "march to the sea." Two of these three letters deal with Baker's observations of Atlanta during the Union invasion, as well as its social atmosphere after occupation. The final letter highlights events in Raleigh, North Carolina on the day the Confederate surrender was assured.
Subjects: Correspondence, Atlanta Campaign, 1864, Officers, History, Military life, Campaigns, Personal narratives, United States. Army, United States. Army. New York Volunteers, 123rd
Places: Georgia, Raleigh (N.C.), North Carolina, United States
People: George Washington Baker
Time periods: Civil War, 1861-1865, 19th century