Papers, 1823-1881.

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Papers, 1823-1881.

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Letters to Eliza Boyles of Fayetteville, Tenn., from her brothers, George H. and Robert H. Ball, and her son, John R. Boyles. Topics include the Mexican War, the California Gold Rush, the study of law, and life in the Confederate Army. Also, letters from other Confederate soldiers concerning politics and prominent political figures, camp life, and military activities. Included is a prescription for the treatment of cholera and comments about cholera epidemics in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New York.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Boyles, Eliza Hall Ball Gordon.

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Ball, George H.

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Boyles, John R.

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Ball, Robert Hamilton, 1902-1988

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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...