Papers, 1830-1862.

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Papers, 1830-1862.

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Correspondence and other papers. Chiefly military correspondence relating to Civil War campaigns in western Virginia and to the situation at Fort Donelson, and reflecting the early enthusiasm for the war. Includes a land grant, two Virginia militia commissions, and drafts of a petition to Floyd concerning the training of militia.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6965725

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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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...

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John Swank, a native of Augusta County, Va., settled near Singers Glen, Rockingham County, Va., where he lived until his death just before the outbreak of the Civil War. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and is buried at St. John's [Lutheran Church, Rockingham County.]. From the description of Land grant, 1849 March 31, to John Swank. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id: 15347747 Biographical note: Politician; John Buchanan Floyd was Governor of Virgi...