Adams, William Wirt, 1819-1888

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Brigadier general for the Confederate States of America.

From the description of Letter, 1863 Feb. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70970136

Enlisted as colonel in the First Mississippi Cavalry; promoted (Sept. 1863) to brigadier general for the Confederate States of America.

From the description of Civil War letter of William Wirt Adams, 1863 Feb. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166427613

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creatorOf Adams, William Wirt, 1819-1888. Civil War letter of William Wirt Adams, 1863 Feb. 2. Navarro College
referencedIn Wood, Robert C. Robert C. Wood letter, 1864 Sept. 17. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Adams, William Wirt, 1819-1888. Letter, 1863 Feb. 2. Navarro College
referencedIn Photographic Portrait File The Huntington Library
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associatedWith Confederate States of America. ArmyxOfficers. corporateBody
associatedWith Confederate States of America. ArmyxOfficers. corporateBody
associatedWith New Era (Stern wheel steamer) corporateBody
correspondedWith Reeve, J. J. (John J.) person
correspondedWith Reevy, J. J. person
associatedWith United States. Navy. corporateBody
associatedWith Wood, Robert C. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Confederate States of America
Confederate States of America
United States
Mississippi River
Grand Gulf (Miss.)
Vicksburg (Miss.)
United States
Vicksburg (Miss.)
Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Grand Gulf (Miss.)
Subject
Steamboats
Occupation
Generals
Soldiers
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Birth 1819-03-22

Death 1888-05-01

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