Papers, 1817-1882; (bulk 1847-1861).

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Papers, 1817-1882; (bulk 1847-1861).

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Personal letters, together with a few bills, receipts, and army papers, of General George Hume Steuart, Sr., Commander of the 1st Light Division, Maryland Volunteers, and his family, including his son, Confederate General George Hume "Maryland" Steuart, Jr. Includes information on the Mexican War, pre-Civil War army politics, the military careers of both Steuarts, the Whig Party in Maryland and the United States, events leading to the outbreak of war, railroads in Maryland, secession sentiment in Maryland, Maryland social life and customs, and the activities of the Steuart (Stuart) family. The bulk of the material covers the period, 1847-1861.

278 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6996830

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Whig Party (U.S.)

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Steuart, George Hume, Jr.

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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...

Stuart family.

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Steuart, George Hume, 1828-1903.

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Army officer, of Baltimore, Md. From the description of Papers, 1817-1882; (bulk 1847-1861). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20188619 ...

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