George Scarborough Barnsley papers, 1837-1918 (bulk 1846-1873) [manuscript].

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George Scarborough Barnsley papers, 1837-1918 (bulk 1846-1873) [manuscript].

The collection includes correspondence, reminiscences, scrapbooks, printed pamphlets, and other materials, chiefly 1846-1873, relating to George Barnsley's years at school and at Oglethorpe University, his service during the Civil War, and his emigration to Brazil. Included are letters from Godfrey and Lucien Barnsley and reflections on life in Brazil in the late nineteenth century.

About 350 items (1.0 linear ft.).

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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...

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Barnsley, Julia Bernard, b. 1836.

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Barnsley, George Scarborough, 1837-1918.

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George Scarborough Barnsley of Woodlands Plantation, Cass County, Ga., and São Paulo, Brazil, was a Confederate soldier, hospital steward, medical student, and assistant surgeon in the 8th Georgia Regiment. He emigrated to Brazil after the Civil War. Members of Barnsley's family included his father, Godfrey Barnsley (1805-1873), his brother, Lucien Barnsley (1840-1892), and his sister, Julia Bernard Barnsley (b. 1836). From the description of George Scarborough Barnsley papers, 1837...

Barnsley, Lucien, 1840-1892.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 8th

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