Jaques, Richard, Letters 1863-1864

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Jaques, Richard, Letters 1863-1864

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Consisting of original and typescript copies of letters between Richard Jaques and L. A. “Tutes” Syme as well as newspaper copies and illustrations, the Richard Jaques Letters, 1863-1864, document the relationship between the young Confederate artilleryman and his sweetheart during the Siege of Charleston.

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Syme, L. A.

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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...

Jaques, Richard

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Richard Jaques served as an artilleryman in the Confederate army, notably during the Siege of Charleston. His sweetheart was L. A. Syme, referred to as “Tutes” in his letters. Source: Richard E. Jaques Correspondence, 1863-1865. Duke University Special Collections Library, Durham, N. C. From the guide to the Jaques, Richard, Letters, 1863-1864, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin) ...