Correspondence, 1860-1862.

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Correspondence, 1860-1862.

Family correspondence discussing sadness over the outbreak of the Civil War, division of opinion in Virginia over secession, the formation of companies on each side, food, and picket duty. There is also a list of battles in which Yates participated.

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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...

Yates, Samuel

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Confederate soldier, member of Company F, 18th Virginia Cavalry; from West Milford (Harrison Co.), Va. From the description of Correspondence, 1860-1862. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20505012 ...