Papers, 1856-1865.

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Papers, 1856-1865.

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Letters while Magruder was a student and soldier until his death in 1863, and letters by his family and relatives after his death in the battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. Magruder's letters contain detailed information on camp life, transportation, Yankee depredations near Culpeper, Va., in 1862, the second battle of Manassas (Bull Run), 1862, and personal affairs. A letter from a cousin to Magruder's family informs them of his death. Other family letters describe Sheridan's raids and frantic efforts of the family to hide foodstuffs, cattle, and personal valuables from the invaders.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6976316

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Magruder family.

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Magruder, John Bowie, 1839-1863

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Student at the University of Virginia, 1856-1859; Confederate soldier; from Albemarle County, Va. From the description of Papers, 1856-1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19902868 ...

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...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...