Finding aid for the Margret S. Ferguson Correspondence
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Ferguson, Margaret S.
Title: Margret S. Ferguson Correspondence
Dates: 1846-1861
Extent: 0.10 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: Margret S. Ferguson was a resident of Ways Station, Bryan County, Georgia. Her son, C.W. Ferguson, served in the 8th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, during the American Civil War, and was stationed at Manassas Junction, Virginia, in 1861. The collection consists of letters received by Mrs. Ferguson, including some from her son, C.W. Ferguson.
MS Number MS 3424
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

Scope and Content

The Margret S. Ferguson Correspondence, 1846-1861, consists of letters received by Mrs. Ferguson, including some from her son, C.W. Ferguson.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of the American Civil War and the experiences of soldiers serving in the Confederate Army, specifically the 8th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically and is maintained in one folder.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 8th.
Ferguson, Margret S.
Soldiers -- Georgia -- Correspondence.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women.
Women -- Georgia -- Correspondence.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 3424 Margret S. Ferguson Correspondence, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. Julia P. Bailey.