Papers, 1850-1927; (bulk 1860-1899).

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Papers, 1850-1927; (bulk 1860-1899).

Correspondence and other papers (chiefly 1860-1899) of Peterson, of his daughter, Jane Peterson, of Hickory, N.C., and of other members of the family in Montana and Missouri. The material pertains to camp life in the Confederate Army, conditions in Montana in the later 19th century, and speculation in iron and silver mines (1880s and 1890s).

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Peterson, Janet

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Peterson family.

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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...

Peterson, John, farmer

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Farmer, gunsmith, and Confederate soldier. From the description of Papers, 1850-1927; (bulk 1860-1899). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20019581 ...