Bell, James T.

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Jas. T. Bell, a first lieutenant, served under Captain John B. (Boyington) Hazard in the 21st Alabama Infantry. Bell assumed charge of this regiment after the death of Hazard at Johnson Island Prison, February, 1864.

Johnson Island Prison was in the Sandusky Bay area of Lake Erie. About 3,000 Confederate officers were held there at the end of the Civil War.

From the description of James T. Bell letter, 1864 Feb. 28. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122563208

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creatorOf Bell, James T. James T. Bell letter, 1864 Feb. 28. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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