James M. Skelton letters, 1861-1863 [manuscript].

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James M. Skelton letters, 1861-1863 [manuscript].

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The collection consists of letters to Emily Skelton of Randolph County, Ga.: nine from her brother James M. Skelton of Cass County, Tex., chiefly while he was a soldier in the 15th Texas Cavalry of the Confederate army in Tennessee and Mississippi; two from her brother A. H. Skelton, 2nd Texas Regiment; and one, a notification of James's death. The letters deal chiefly with relatives and friends, rumors and comments about military events, the trip with troops from Texas to Tennessee in 1862, and reactions to conscript regulations and exemptions. There are comments on the Vicksburg Campaign, but no first-hand descriptions of military action.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Skelton, A. H.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Cavalry Regiment, 15th.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Infantry Regiment, 2nd

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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...

Skelton, Emily.

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Skelton, James M., d. 1863.

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James M. Skelton (died 1863) of Cass County, Tex., served as a Confederate soldier in the 15th Texas Cavalry in Tennessee and Mississippi during the Civil War. He also served in the 32nd Cavalry. From the guide to the James M. Skelton Letters, ., 1861-1863, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...