Papers, 1860-1894.

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Papers, 1860-1894.

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The collection includes correspondence, 1860-1894, of John Rogers Cooke of Richmond, Va.; materials, 1868, concerning Cooke's unsuccessful application to be superintendent of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad; materials, 1869-1873, concerning his management of agricultural and stock- raising operations at "Taylor's" (also known as the "West Point Estate"), King William County, Va.; materials, 1875-1890, concerning activities of the R.E. Lee Camp No. 1 of Confederate Veterans in Richmond; a scrapbook, ca. 1861-1891, including newspaper clippings concerning Civil War topics and personalities; and a biography of Cooke by his sister, Flora (Cooke) Stuart.

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Virginia Historical Society Library

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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...

Stuart, Flora Cooke, 1836-1923.

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Cooke, John Rogers, 1833-1891

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John Rogers Cooke, son of U.S. Army general Philip St. George Cooke, served in the Confederate States Army and lived in Richmond, Va., for many years after the Civil War. He became a prominent merchant and was active in local Confederate veterans' affairs. From the description of Papers, 1860-1894. (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 30891161 ...

Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Company

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Established in 1836. Became Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1900. Part of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. From the description of Journal, 1865-1870. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270414 From the description of Journal, 1865-1870. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19105543 ...