Edward Jones letter, 1862.

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Edward Jones letter, 1862.

The collection comprises one letter from Edward Jones to his sister, written 16 August 1861 from Camp Carolina, Norfolk County, Va. In the letter, Jones described the regiment's drilling activities; possible engagements; and camp conditions, particulary in regards to soldiers' health, medical treatment, and deaths. A transcript of the letter includes research notes by Richard F. Barnes, the collection's donor, on people, places, and events mentioned by Jones.

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Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 12th

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Jones, Edward, -1862

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Edward Jones, son of William Green Jones and Mary Christmas Johnston Jones, was born circa 1833 in Warren County, N.C. Jones enlisted as a private in Company F, 12th North Carolina Infantry Regiment, on 18 April 1861. He died 16 August 1862. From the description of Edward Jones letter, 1862. WorldCat record id: 137239992 Edward Jones, son of William Green Jones and Mary Christmas Johnston Jones, was born circa 1833 in Warren County, N.C . Jones enlisted as a private in Compa...

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...