Papers, 1851-1868.

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Papers, 1851-1868.

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Primarily correspondence of David Funsten with his wife, Susan Everard (Meade) Funsten, and other family members concerning a state election campaign in 1851, travels in Europe in 1858, his service with the 11th Virginia Infantry Regiment, and his law practice in Alexandria, Va. Most of Funsten's wartime letters concern life at various military camps in Virginia. Also included is the correspondence of Mrs. Funsten with her children and family friends, primarily concerning life in and around Alexandria, Va.

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Funsten, David, 1819-1866.

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A native of Clarke County, Va., David Funsten graduated from Princeton College in 1838 and practiced law in Alexandria, Va. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates in 1844 and as a captain (and later colonel) of the 11th Virginia Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States Army. Severely wounded at Seven Pines, he resigned his commission and gained election for two terms to the Confederate House of Representatives. He married Susan Everard Meade (1824-1872) and the couple had 11 children. ...

Funsten, Susan Meade, 1824-1872.

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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...

Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 11th

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Funsten family.

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