Folder 04: Other Correspondence Concerning William Henry Harrison Hodges, 1864, undated
Scope and Contents
In the correspondence series, separate folders are maintained for General John Hodges, Colonel James Gregory Hodges, William Henry Harrison Hodges (2 folders), and Captain Andrew Ainsworth. Captain Ainsworth was an Englishman who joined the Union forces and served as captain of the port at Hampton Roads during the Union occupation. After the Civil War he remained in the area and one of his descendants married into the Hodges line. Of interest in the series include a letter from James Gregory Hodges to his father requesting marital advice, and William Henry Harrison Hodges' letters to his wife, Mary Abigail Griswold Hodges, and his requests for release from imprisonment.
Dates
- Creation: 1864, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Hodges family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers without restrictions.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 Hollinger documents case; 1 oversized box boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Related Digital Material
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
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