Papers, 1830-1904.

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Papers, 1830-1904.

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Correspondence, personal papers, and Civil War papers and records, pertaining to the Chester district of South Carolina and the vicinity of Covington, Ga., before the Civil War; and soldiers' letters of the war period. Early letters relate to the collection of debts due John Cowan (husband) in the Chester area, and the poverty of relatives in that area. The wartime correspondence, from 5 sons in the Confederate forces, refers to marches in Kentucky and South Carolina, fighting around Vicksburg, details of camp life, supply shortages, and desertions. Includes bylaws of the Lewisville Rifle Co., pardons, amnesty oaths, and a postwar labor contract.

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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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Cowan, John

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Confederate States of America. Army. Lewisville Rifle Company.

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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...

Cowan, Nancy H.

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Housewife, of Covington, Newton Co., Ga. From the description of Papers, 1830-1904. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19490699 ...