A Guide to the George Lee Robertson Papers, 1839-1869
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Robertson, George Lee, b. 1842 | |
| Title: | Robertson, George Lee, Papers | |
| Dates: | 1839-1869 | |
| Abstract: | The George Lee Robertson Papers, 1839-1869, comprise Photostat correspondence to and from George Robertson and chronicle the experiences of George Lee during the Civil War. | |
| Extent: | 1 vol. | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
George Lee Robertson (c. 1842-?) was a wealthy student from Austin who fought in the 4th Texas Volunteer Infantry (CSA) during the Civil War. He was stationed in Arkansas, Virginia and Texas and taken prisoner by Union forces.
Scope and Contents
The George Lee Robertson Papers, 1839-1869, comprising Photostat correspondence to and from Robertson and chronicle his experiences during the Civil War. The letters discuss forced marches, military orders, battles, camp life, and life as a prisoner of war. Also included are accounts of clothing and payments received from the Confederate Army.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Robertson, George Lee -- Archives | ||
| Subjects (Organizations) | ||
| Confederate States of America. Army -- History | ||
| Confederate States of America. Army -- Military life | ||
| Places | ||
| United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons. | ||
| Southern States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
George Lee Robertson Papers, 1839-1869, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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| 2F479 | George Lee Robertson correspondence, 1839-1869 | ||||||||||||