John A. Hooper letters, 1863-1865 [manuscript].

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John A. Hooper letters, 1863-1865 [manuscript].

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Mainly letters from John Hooper to his friend, Irene Hicks of Holly Springs, Miss., who in the course of the correspondence became his fiancee and wife. The letters reveal the manner of their courtship and Hooper's proposal. The letters are also a very rich source of information on the life and thoughts of a Southern officer, containing Hooper's observations and reflections during Sherman's drive through Georgia.

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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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Hicks, Irene.

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Hooper, Benjamin

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Epithet: Lieutenant; RN British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000789.0x000095 ...

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...

Hooper, John A. (John Albert), 1838-1925

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John Hooper was the son of Benjamin and Pamela Hooper of Buckingham County, Virginia. He served as major in the Commissary Department, Walthall's Brigade, during the period of his correspondence, June 1863-April 1865, with Irene Hicks, who became his wife in 1864. From the description of John A. Hooper letters, 1863-1865 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 27188742 ...

Hooper, Pamela.

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