Papers, 1828-1871.

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Papers, 1828-1871.

Correspondence including a letter, 1828, from Polk to the Rev. Charles P. McIlvaine, discussing his life, work, and preparation for the Episcopal ministry; a letter to Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, relative to fortifications along the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers, 1861; a letter to the Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith, concerning the laying of a cornerstone at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn.; letters to Jefferson Davis, concerning routine army business and conditions of service on the Potomac River; messages relative to the condition of Confederate troops at Bethel, Tenn., 1862; and letters, 1864, concerning Confederate troop movements and organization.

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Smith, B. B. (Benjamin Bosworth), 1794-1884

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Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky and Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. From the description of Benjamin Bosworth Smith papers, 1825-1882. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 664136572 Bishop, Educator. Born in Rhode Island, Smith received a degree from Brown University in 1816. After his ordination into the priesthood of the Protestant Episcopal Church, he served in parishes in Massachusetts, Virginia, Vermont, and Pennsylvania before h...

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...

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

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Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806-1878) was born in Williamson County, Tennessee. He practiced law with James Knox Polk (1795-1849), the 11th presdient of the United States. Pillow was appointed Brigadier General of the U.S. Volunteers in 1846 and later promoted to Major General because of his friendship with President Polk. He served during the Mexican War (1846-1848) and fought during the battles of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Chapultepec. He was appointed Senior Major General of the Prov...

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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Mary Ann Lamar Cobb (1818-1889), wife of Gen. Howell Cobb (1815-1868). From the description of Letter to Mary Ann Lamar Cobb, 1888 Oct. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476494 Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) was born in Kentucky. He attended Transylvania University for a short time before enrolling at West Point in 1824, at the age of 16. He graduated in 1828 and immediately joined the First Infantry. His regiment was engaged in the Blackhawk War of 1831. In 1833, he became a...

Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864

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Bishop in the Protestant Episcopal Church and Confederate general. From the description of Letter to Mrs. Banger, n.y. October 11. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 68116515 Polk, an Episcopal bishop, served as a major general in the Confederate army until he was killed by a cannon shot at Pine Mountain, Georgia, June 14, 1864. From the description of Letter, November 28, 1861. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 650825874 ...

McIlvaine, Charles Pettit, 1799-1873

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Clergyman. From the description of Letter of Charles Pettit McIlvaine, 1866. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454517 Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio. From the description of Charles Pettit McIlvaine papers, 1820-1873. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 659848697 Matthew Clarkson (1758-1825) was an American military officer during the American Revolution and lived in New York City. Matthew Clarkson, Jr. (1796-1883) was a resident of Flatbush. Charles ...

University of the South

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Episcopal Church

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In 1982, the General Convention of the Church deleted the words "Protestant" and "in the United States of America" from the official title of the Church, making it the Episcopal Church. From the description of Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, 1823-1975 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702152635 ...