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Patrick Ronayne Cleburne Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS L34 Cleburne

Scope and Contents

Photostatic copy of letter from Patrick Ronayne Cleburne, dated Battle House, Mobile, Ala., Mar. 11, 1864, and Dalton, Ga., Mar. 19, 1864, addressed to Miss Sallie Lightfoot, regarding his engagement to Miss Sue Tarlton. 4 pages.

Dates

  • 1864

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical / Historical

Patrick Ronayne Cleburne was born in Ireland in 1828 and came to America in 1849, settling in Helena, Arkansas. He volunteered as a private in the Confederate army in 1860. Within two years he had risen to major general, in command of a division in the Army of Tennessee. He was killed in 1864 in the battle of Franklin, Tennessee. (Biographical note copied from the finding aid for MC 398, Patrick Ronayne Cleburne Papers)

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Patrick Ronayne Cleburne Letter is a photostatic copy made by Yale University Library.

Existence and Location of Originals

The original Patrick Ronayne Cleburne Letter is held by Yale University Library.

Related Materials

See also the following related materials:

Patrick Ronayne Cleburne PapersMC 398

Title
Patrick Ronayne Cleburne Letter
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
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