John Alexander Barry papers, 1861-1903.

Creator: Barry, John Alexander.
Collection number: 3015
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Abstract: Letters from John Alexander Barry of Phillips’ Legion, Wofford’s Brigade, to members of his family in Dalton, Ga., written from Virginia and while serving with Longstreet’s corps in Tennessee, 1863-1864, and three later family letters. The Civil War letters concern personal news, news of relatives and friends in the army, and Barry’s participation in battles and marches.

Repository: Southern Historical Collection