William M. Batts letters, 1861-1862.

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William M. Batts letters, 1861-1862.

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The collection consists of a microfilm copy of eight letters, most of them fairly long, written by William M. Batts to members of his family from various points in Virginia during 1861-1862. The last letter is dated May 30, 1862, and was written from Staunton Hospital, Virginia, after Batts received a leg wound.

1 microfilm reel.

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6927009

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Batts, William M., d. 1862.

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William M. Batts, Confederate soldier, died 9 August 1862, at Cedar Run, Virginia. He served as a private with Company A, 12th Georgia Infantry ("Muckalee Guards" from Sumter County, Georgia). He was wounded in the leg May 1862, hospitalized at Staunton Hospital, Virginia, and was killed the following August. From the description of William M. Batts letters, 1861-1862. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173862973 ...

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...