Descriptive Summary
Ray, John B.
Ray, John B., Letters
1861-1864
Materials are written in English.
9 items
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin
The John B. Ray Letters, 1861-1864, document Ray’s experiences serving in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Biographical Note
During the Civil War, John B. Ray (d. 1864) served as a soldier in the Confederate Army.
Scope and Contents
The John B. Ray Letters, 1861-1864, document Ray’s experiences serving in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Letters are primarily written to family members and discuss familial affairs, conditions within the army, and marching throughout Louisiana and Arkansas.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Ray, John B. -- Archives.
Ray family.
Subjects (Organizations)
Confederates States of America. Army.
Places
Arkansas -- Description and travel.
Louisiana -- Description and travel.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1864 -- Military life.
Preferred Citation
John B. Ray Letters, 1861-1864, 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
Inventory
2F451
Letters,
1861-1864