Papers, 1852-1927; (bulk 1861-1870).

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Papers, 1852-1927; (bulk 1861-1870).

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Principally Stuart's letters while serving in the Confederate Army, describing camp life, food and clothing, marches and engagements around Richmond and Petersburg, Va., and in eastern North Carolina, prices of horses, and the inefficiency of Confederate administration and military leadership. Also included are letters from his step-father, John Harper, describing conditions at home and depredations by deserters and conscripts in hiding; letters from his cousin, Haywood Nall, of Indiana; school attendance records and book orders relating to his teaching after the war, especially in Montgomery County, N.C.; and a history of Montgomery County, 1927.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6998544

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 49th

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Company H of the 49th North Carolina Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States of America Army was known as the Gaston Rangers. The company was formed in Gaston County, N.C., and, on 21 April 1862, became part of the 49th Regiment. The company was led by Captain Charles Q. Petty from 22 March 1862 to 5 August 1864. From the guide to the Inventory of the Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 49th. Roll Book, 1862-1864, (University of North Carolina a...

Harper, John, 1797-1875

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Stuart, John Lane.

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Confederate soldier, member of the 49th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry; and later a schoolteacher in Montgomery County, N.C. From the description of Papers, 1852-1927; (bulk 1861-1870). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20400145 ...

Confederate states of America. Army

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