Julia A. Cotten Bethel papers, 1858-1875 [manuscript].

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Julia A. Cotten Bethel papers, 1858-1875 [manuscript].

Chiefly scattered letters to Julia A. Cotten Bethel at Thomaston, Ga., from her brother, J. K. Cotten at Powder Springs and Acworth, both in Cobb County, Ga., 1858-1859, 1868, 1870, and 1875; and letters to Julia and her husband, Thomas F. Bethel, from her nephew, Joseph A. Cotten, with the 7th Georgia Infantry Regiment at Winchester and Manassas, Va., June-September 1861. J. K. Cotten wrote about financial difficulties in practicing medicine, about health and activities of family members, and about spiritual yearnings. Joseph Cotten wrote of conditions in camp and battle, especially at the First Battle of Bull Run. Also included are a few other family letters.

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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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Bethel, Thomas F., 1816-1873

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Bethel, Julia A. Cotten, fl. 1858-1875.

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Julia A. Cotten Bethel (fl. 1858-1875) of Thomaston, Ga., was the wife of Thomas F. Bethel, sister of J. K. Cotten, and aunt of Joseph A. Cotten. From the guide to the Julia A. Cotten Bethel Papers, ., 1858-1875, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 7th

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Cotten, J. K.

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