South Carolina Militia orderly book 1861 South Carolina Militia

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South Carolina Militia orderly book 1861 South Carolina Militia

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The South Carolina Militia orderly book contains brigade-level orders issued under the command of Brig. Gen. James Simons, commander on Morris Island during the siege of Fort Sumter.

103 pages

eng,

William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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Brig. Gen. James Simons of the South Carolina Militia was given command of Morris Island early in 1861, as the nascent Confederate forces turned their attention to the federal garrison in Fort Sumter. With two brigades under his command, Morris presided over the reduction of Sumter and was later placed in command of the 4th Brigade, South Carolina Militia, stationed in and near Charleston. From the guide to the South Carolina Militia orderly book, South Carolina Militia,...

Simons, James.

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