Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868 to unknown

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GLC#
GLC02469.04-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
26 June 1861
Author/Creator
Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868
Title
to unknown
Place Written
Richmond, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Cobb discusses organizing a regiment and procuring arms. Reports that he will return to Georgia (Athens) the following morning, to put his regiment in the field. Marked private. Says "I have [offered?] a regiment & it has been accepted- I have more to ask a great personal favor of you- Can & Will you serve me in the matter? I want arms- & I have reason to believe that a friend... could procure some for me in your state- I should like to get five hundred guns but would gladly take any number I can get. I appeal to you to get from your Governor as many as he is willing to spare-"

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