Papers, 1860-1865.

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Papers, 1860-1865.

Correspondence of King and of his sons, Bellfield and Whitfield D. King, all Confederate soldiers, discussing army life, desertion, food, Willis' illness, and Whitfield's death.

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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...

King, Bellfield.

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Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 11th

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The First North Carolina Infantry Regiment was mustered into service on May 15, 1861 with the intention that its recruits would serve for a six-month period. Enlistees came from nearly all regions of North Carolina, including the eastern low country, central North Carolina (including recruits from the University of North Carolina) and the Mecklenburg County area. The First NC Infantry distinguished itself in combat at the Battle of Big Bethel, Virginia, on June 10, 1861, and soon acquired the ni...

King, Whitfield D.

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King, Willis T.

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Confederate soldier, member of the 11th North Carolina Infantry, from Chapel Hill (Orange Co.), N.C. From the description of Papers, 1860-1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19865923 ...