Papers, 1861-1862.

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Papers, 1861-1862.

Military papers of General Parsons, including two letters from Colonel John T. Hughes describing fighting at the battles of Springfield, Mo., and Fort Scott, Kan., Kansas Jayhawkers, rumors, casualties, prisoners, and various generals; orders concerning reorganization and staff work; circular on sentry duty; and letter from General P.G.T. Beauregard praising the military conduct of John Bordenave Villepigue at Fort Pillow.

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Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

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P.G.T. Beauregard was a Confederate States Army general from New Orleans, Louisiana. The Aztec Club was organized in 1847 as a fraternal society for officers serving under General Winfield Scott's command in Mexico City. Several officers later became major Civil War leaders. From the description of Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard letter, 1892 Dec. 29. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 70294149 Former Confederate general and resident of New Orleans. At the t...

Villepigue, John Bordenave.

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Parsons, M. M.

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Confederate general. From the description of Papers, 1861-1862. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20077690 ...

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...