G. W. Taylor Papers
Manuscript Collection: MC169
Collection Summary | ||
| Creator: | Taylor, G. W. | |
| Title: | G. W. Taylor papers | |
| Dates: | 1864 | |
| Abstract: | Two letters from Confederate soldier G. W. Taylor describe his life in camp, and express concern for family at home. | |
| Identification: | MC169 | |
| Quantity: | 3 items | |
| Language | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository: | Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library, San Jacinto Museum of History, La Porte, Texas | |
Creator Sketch
Little is known about G. W. Taylor who served in the Confederate Army and resided in Harrison County, Texas, and was married to F. N. Taylor. Their daughter Bee Taylor, Mrs. T. P. Bosworth of Panola County, Texas, was the mother of the donor of the collection.
Scope and Content Note
The G. W. Taylor Papers are comprised of two letters dated in 1864 and an undated envelope sent to Texas. The first correspondence is dated March 30, 1864 and is from G. W. Taylor to his wife, F. N. Taylor. Taylor describes conditions in the service, and expresses his feelings over the loss of a very fine mare, and his longings for home and food. Also of interest are instructions given to his wife by Taylor regarding his Negroes. The second letter is dated June 30, 1864 and is also from G. W. Taylor to his wife. Taylor writes about his health, the family's health, and longing to come home. The undated envelope is addressed to Mrs. G. W. Taylor at Elysian Fields in Harrison County, Texas.
Arrangement | ||
| Arrangement is chronological. | ||
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
None.
Terms Governing Use
Open for research by appointment.
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to the San Jacinto Museum of History. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Library Director. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Jacinto Museum of History as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Index Terms | ||
| Names: | ||
| Taylor, F. N. | ||
| Taylor, G. W. | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| Confederate States of America. Army--Military life | ||
| Subjects: | ||
| Family records--Harrison Co. (Tex.) | ||
| Places: | ||
| Harrison County (Tex.) | ||
| United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel, Confederate | ||
| Genres: | ||
| Letters | ||
Administrative Information
Citation
[Identification of Item], G. W. Taylor Papers, MC169, San Jacinto Museum of History, Houston, Texas.
Acquisition
Rose Lee Bosworth Devereaux, June 1952.
Processing Information
Processed by Lisa M. Lomas, 2012.
Inventory
| box | folder | ||||||||||||
| 166.4 | 1 | Correspondence 1864 | |||||||||||