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Henry Gantt to John Charles Randolph Taylor, 1863 September 22

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Henry Gantt writes from Oakwood recommending the exchange of Bennett Taylor and praises Bennett as being his senior Captain. Gantt was from Scottsville, Virginia and served as a Colonel in the 19th Virginia Regiment Company F of Picketts Division. He fought in the Battle of Gettysburg and survived debilating wounds including his face and shoulder. https://scottsvillemuseum.com/war/gantt/home.html

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 September 22

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.08 Cubic Feet (2 legal size folders including existing collection. One CD of digital files of the 30 family letters. ) : Original family correspondence (addition) photocopies (existing collection)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States