N.A. Birge papers, 1861-1865 (bulk 1862-1864).

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N.A. Birge papers, 1861-1865 (bulk 1862-1864).

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Papers consist of copies of official forms, routine correspondence from army personnel, and a few letters from soldiers. Requisitions, vouchers, and receipts for clothing, camp equipment, transportation, and medical supplies approved by Confederate States Army personnel and referred to Birge for payment during 1862-1864 are included. The impressment of cotton in Texas is discussed in two letters from Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Broadwell, Office of the Cotton Bureau, Headquarters, Trans-Mississippi Department. Also contains one list of conscript Negroes received by Birge in Jefferson, Tx. and dated March 5, 1865. Item lists names, names of owners, residence, description, and value. This item is not on microfilm.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Birge, N. A. (Noble Allan), 1832-1902

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N. A. Birge was a captain and assistant quartermaster in the Confederate States Army. He served at the Monroe Army Post in Louisiana; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Jefferson, Texas. From the description of N.A. Birge papers, 1861-1865 (bulk 1862-1864). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122505649 From the description of Richmond hospital voucher, 1862. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 314376847 ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Trans-Mississippi Dept.

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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...