Columbus W. Motes letters
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 6 letters and a photograph of a sketch drawn by C.W. Motes while he was stationed in Virginia during the civil war. The letters are all written by C.W. Motes to his "friend," and future wife, Miss Emma White.
Of particular note is the letter written in June 1864 in which C.W. Motes responds to learning from an earlier letter that Miss Emma's love is reciprocated.
Dates
- 1861-1863
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Researchers are encouraged to contact Bryan-Lang Archives prior to a visit.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to research.
Extent
1 Folder (1 Folder)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
This collection is located in the Motes, Columbus Family history file.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Beatrice Lang received these letters from the graddaughter of C. W. Motes, Emily Estelle Delbridge.
- Title
- Guide to Columbus W. Motes letters
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Harris, Harland
- Date
- 2022-09-20
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- english
Repository Details
Part of the Bryan-Lang Archives Repository
P. O. Box 715
311 Camden Ave.
Woodbine Georgia 31569 United States
912-576-5841
bryan-lang@co.camden.ga.us