Civil War papers, 1859-1865.

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Civil War papers, 1859-1865.

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This collection includes several letters, a diary, and some financial material. He wrote several letters to his wife describing the various battles and skirmishes in which he participated. Two letters written to his cousin Agnes Hanenkamp describe some of his experiences at Camp Chase. The correspondence also includes letters requesting that Nance be given money to purchase clothing and one letter informing Louisa Nance of her husband's death. The diary describes Nance's experiences in battle; his travels with the regiment's horses; and at the prison camp. The financial material includes general receipts, lists, and several receipts for Confederate bonds.

4 folders.

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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SNAC Resource ID: 6775417

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Nance, Louisa.

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Nance, Washington Pickens, 1824-1865.

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Washington Pickens Nance was born in Russellville, Ala., on Dec. 10, 1824. Before the Civil War he was a farmer and local merchant in Russellville. He married Louisa Lawler, 1831-1894, of Huntsville (Ala.) and had seven children. On Jan. 1, 1864, he enlisted for two years in Company I of the 10th Alabama Cavalry which was later designated as the 11th Alabama Cavalry. While enlisted he fought in the battles of Brice's Crossroads (Miss.) and Harrisburg or Tupelo (Miss.) After the Battle of Harrisb...

Kassner, B. F.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Alabama Cavalry, 11th.

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Robinson, J. M., 1941-

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Confederate States of America. Army. Alabama Cavalry, 10th.

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Nance, W. H.

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Hanenkamp, Agnes.

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Hawkins, William G. (William George), 1840-1913

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