Papers, 1699-1909 (bulk 1782-1865).

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Papers, 1699-1909 (bulk 1782-1865).

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Early papers relate chiefly to the estate of William Payne (d. 1782?) of Mile End, London, Eng., captain of the merchant ship, "Priscilla." Also include correspondence, 1862-1865, and other materials of Rawleigh William Downman (1830-1882) of the Black Horse Troop and as adjutant of the 4th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A., concerning the battles of Antietam and Cedar Creek, and the Appomattox Campaign, Confederate prisoners held at Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C., and encampments in Augusta, Madison, and Orange counties, Va.; and letters, 1863-1864, of John Joseph Downman (1835-1873) while serving in the 4th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A., in the Valley of Virginia.

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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...

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