John Everett letters, 1861-1865.

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John Everett letters, 1861-1865.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/173862949

The collection consists of the letters of John Everett from 1861-1865. Most letters were written to Everett's mother, Patience Everett, by John, his brother, Thomas H., and his father, John H. Everett (d. 1861), who were serving in the same regiment (also known as the Houston Volunteers). They describe daily life in the army, matters at home, John's participation in actions at Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Richmond, Virginia (1864-1865), and John's work in Confederate government shoe factories (including New Market, Tennessee) making and mending shoes for his brigade.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6926987

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Everett, John H.

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John A. Everett, shoemaker and Confederate soldier, was born in Hayneville, Houston County, Georgia, and served with the Georgia Infantry Regiment 11th, Company K (1861-1865), in northeastern Tennessee and Virginia. From the description of John Everett letters, 1861-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173862949 ...

Everett family.

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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...