John Marshall Otey letter, 1865.

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John Marshall Otey letter, 1865.

One letter, 10 March 1865, from E. Willis to Colonel John Marshall Otey (J. M. Otey), discussing the difficulties facing railroad transportation and the movement of troops, artillery, and provisions at the time. The letter specifically discusses orders from General Braxton Bragg to detain trains at Goldsboro, N.C.

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Otey, John Marshall, d. 1883.

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John Marshall Otey was assistant adjutant general under General P. G. T. Beauregard during the Civil War. From the description of John Marshall Otey letter, 1865. WorldCat record id: 145573793 From the guide to the John Marshall Otey Letter, 1865, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) Confederate Army officer. From the description of Papers, 1865-1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 200308...

Willis, E., fl. 1865.

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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...

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

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Confederate Army officer, planter, and engineer. From the description of Braxton Bragg papers, 1833-1879 [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 44880220 Confederate General. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Mobile, to H. Storm, 1873 Oct. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133497 Army officer. From the description of Braxton Bragg papers, 1861-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455179 G...