Hemphill, John, Letter 1861

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Hemphill, John, Letter 1861

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Written to Robert Toombs, the John Hemphill Letter, 1861, discusses his recommendation that two Texans, John F. O’Brien and Felix Robertson, join the Confederate Army.

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

Robertson, Felix.

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Hemphill, John, 1803-1862

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Born to John Hemphill and Jane Lind in Blackstock, South Carolina, John Hemphill (1803-1862) graduated from Jefferson College in 1825. Four years later, Hemphill studied law in Columbia, South Carolina, and founded his own law practice. Following his admission to practice law in the Court of Chancery and serving in the Seminole War as a lieutenant, he moved to Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas, in 1838. In addition to establishing a law practice, Hemphill was appointed judge of the Fo...

Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885

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Robert Toombs (1810-1885), lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), Confederate General, married Julia Ann DuBois, resided in Wilkes County, Georgia. From the description of Robert Toombs papers, 1837-1880 (bulk 1850-1866). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477000 Robert Toombs (1810-1885) lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), Confederate General, married Julia Ann DuBois, resided in Wilkes County, Georgia. From the description of Letters to Julia Ann DuBois Toombs, 1850-186...