Robert Goodloe Lindsay papers, 1839-1927 (bulk 1855-1865) [manuscript].

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Robert Goodloe Lindsay papers, 1839-1927 (bulk 1855-1865) [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25327482

The collection is primarily papers of Robert G. Lindsay, with a few items addressed to his wife and to his son, John A. Lindsay. R. G. Lindsay's correspondence is concerned largely with trade and finance during the Civil War, including the scarcity of certain goods, uncertainty of shipments, inflation of currency, and efforts to obtain supplies for private use as well as for business. Lindsay was trying to buy wheat and to sell flour, dealing in bolting cloth for the sifting of flour, and answering questions about machinery and other needs of manufacturers and merchants. John A. Lindsay served with the 45th North Carolina Regiment. In January 1865, he wrote to his father from Columbia, S.C., describing morale and trying to get some capital with which to speculate. Post-war items primarily concern Tate family and Humphrey family history and include information about the Mountain Island textile mill in Gaston County, N.C., which was founded by Thomas Randolph Tate (1808-1871). Also included are photographs of members of the Tate, Peyton, Morehead, Schultz, Lindsay, and related families and their friends. The Addition of December 2008 is chiefly correspondence between Robert Goodloe Lindsay and his wife, M.P. Lindsay, that focuses on personal and family affairs. Also included are letters written by other members of the Lindsay family and other items.

About 120 items.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7144122

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Lindsay, Robert Goodloe, b. 1816.

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Robert Goodloe Lindsay was a Greensboro, N.C., merchant and insurance agent. From the description of Robert Goodloe Lindsay papers, 1839-1927 (bulk 1855-1865) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25327482 Robert Goodloe Lindsay (born 1816) of Greensboro, N.C., was a miller and insurance agent. He was educated at the University of North Carolina, 1832-1836. From the guide to the Robert Goodloe Lindsay Papers, 1839-1927, (bulk 1855-1865), (University of North Carolina...

Confederate States of America. Army. North Carolina Infantry Regiment, 45th.

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Lindsay, John A.

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Morehead family

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Tate family

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Lindsay family.

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Peyton family

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Tate, Thomas Randolph, 1808-1871.

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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...

Schultz family

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Humphrey family

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