H. C. Kendrick papers, 1861-1863 [manuscript].

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H. C. Kendrick papers, 1861-1863 [manuscript].

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Letters from Kendrick, a Confederate soldier, member of the 9th Georgia Infantry Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia, to his parents, brothers, and sister. Letters were written from camps at or near the following locations: Daleville, Va.; Winchester, Va.; Manassas, Va.; Centerville, Va.; Camp Sam Jones; Savannah, Ga.; Gordonsville, Va.; Fredericksburg, Va.; Richmond, Va.; and Suffolk, Va. Kendrick's letters contain little discussion of major battles. They do give excellent views of camp life, food, sickness among the troops, rapid marches, and other aspects of military life, including troop morale, the importance of mail from home, hatred of Yankees, drills, the superiority of southern soldiers, patriotism, kindness of the local populace (particularly the ladies of Virginia), scenery, northern degeneracy, and homesickness. Some minor skirmishes are described. A final letter is from Kendrick's commanding officer to Kendrick's parents describing Kendrick's death at Gettysburg.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 9th

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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...

Kendrick, H. C., d. 1863.

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H. C. Kendrick (died 1863) was a Confederate soldier who served in the 8th Georgia Infantry Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia. He was killed in the Battle of Gettysburg, Pa. From the guide to the H. C. Kendrick Papers, ., 1861-1863, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...