Peter B. McKelvey papers, 1862-1870.

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Peter B. McKelvey papers, 1862-1870.

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Civil War papers consist of a record book, 1864-1865, containing copies of official correspondence and inspection reports for hospitals under the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana; military orders; a request to practice medicine in New Orleans; and related papers. Post-war papers are chiefly receipts for an advertisement, cards, membership in the Boston Club and the National Union Club, rent, taxes, various medical journals, and merchandise. A ledger (1865-1869), cashbook (n.d.), and a visiting book (1867) are related to McKelvey's medical practice.

0.3 linear ft. (86 items; 4 v.)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6789475

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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McKelvey, Peter B.

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Peter B. McKelvey was a physician of New Orleans who served as a Confederate States Army surgeon and a hospital inspector for the War Department's Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, in Selma, Alabama. After the war, McKelvey was resident physician of the "Quarantine Station" and subsequently returned to his medical practice in New Orleans. From the description of Peter B. McKelvey papers, 1862-1870. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122612854 ...

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...