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Columbus W. Motes letters

 Collection
Identifier: MC-035

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

Contact:
P. O. Box 715
311 Camden Ave.
Woodbine Georgia 31569 United States
912-576-5841