Box Short Collection 8
Contains 22 Results:
[John Dixon] Petersburg, to "Dear Mattie", June 26, 1865
reports activities of army and Grant's heavy concentration around Petersburg trying to break through; describes: continuous and heavy fighting going on, wounded and dying, division chaplain's conducting services, condition of men, some news of people from home [letter incomplete]
John Dixon, Fayetteville, Talladega County, to "Dear Mattie," [Kellyton], September 17, 1865
written about a month prior to their marriage. Relates activities as doctors, social affairs, and expresses love and wish to see her, discusses marriage plans
Correspondence received by Mathilda Kelley Dixon, following Dr. John Dixon's death. [Arranged alphabetically by author of letters.] (Fourteen letters), 1902
This accession consists of correspondence (1856-1860) to Dixon from friends; correspondence (1864-1865) from Dixon to his mother and to his fiancee, Mattie Kelley; letters of condolence (1902) to Mattie Dixon upon Dixon's death; obituaries (1902) of Dixon; two photographs; and memorabilia.
Five obituaries and/or memorials
This series contains clippings on obituaries, memorials, and family.
Three family clippings, 1930s
This series contains clippings on obituaries, memorials, and family.