Letter book and diary, 1859-1868.

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Letter book and diary, 1859-1868.

Letter book and diary of Porter, a member of the Washington (La.) Artillery Battalion, describe his service in Virginia; the engagements in which he participated, including the battle of Brandy Station, 1863, the battle of Gettysburg, 1863, and the siege of Petersburg, 1865; the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox; and Reconstruction in New Orleans.

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Porter, John Richardson.

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Confederate soldier, from New Orleans, La. From the description of Letter book and diary, 1859-1868. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20071523 From the description of Letter book and diary, 1859-1868. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270827 ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Louisiana Artillery Battalion.

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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...