Oglethorpe Light Infantry papers, 1856-1900.

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Oglethorpe Light Infantry papers, 1856-1900.

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This collection consists of items pertaining to the Oglethorpe Light Infantry of Savannah. The first item is a petition to Capt. John N. Lewis from members of the troop, 1856, requesting Lewis' resignation as Captain of the Corps. It is signed by the members. The second item is an undated list of names of members; Francis S. Bartow is listed as the captain. Also included in the collection are clippings about the Oglethorpe Light Infantry, one from the Savannah Morning News, 1876, observing the 15th Anniversary of the 1st Battle of Manassas (where Capt. Bartow was killed); one from an unidentified newspaper, 1881, regarding the 25th anniversary of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry and containing a list of the company members involved in the 1st Battle of Manassas; and a clipping form the Savannah Morning News, 1900, giving a history of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry.

1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 8th. Company B

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The Oglethorpe Light Infantry was organized in Savannah on January 8, 1856. John N. Lewis was the troop's first captain, but he resigned after holding the position for only a few months. Francis S. Bartow was then elected as captain. In January, 1861, a detachment of the company under Capt. Bartow was ordered to take possession of and occupy Fort Pulaski at the mouth of the Savannah River. The corps was mustered into Confederate service as two companies, Co. A and Co. B. Oglethorpe Light Infantr...

Bartow, Francis S. (Francis Stebbins), 1816-1861

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