Richard Rowland Kirkland papers, 1861-1965; (bulk, 1861- 1862).

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Richard Rowland Kirkland papers, 1861-1965; (bulk, 1861- 1862).

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Consisting of 3 typescript copies of letters, 29 Apr. 1861 - 24 July 1862, camp near Richmond, Va., Richard R. Kirkland to his brother, Jesse A. Kirkland, and Rosa Truesdale, describing his journey with his regiment to Virginia and some of the battles in which he had partipated, and listing people he knew who had been killed or wounded; printed manuscript, ca. Apr. 1880, "Richard Kirkland, the Humane Hero of Fredericksburg," tearsheet of article from Southern Historical Society Papers, reprinted from a letter to the editor of the Charleston News and Courier by Gen. J.B. Kershaw and recounting Kirkland's heroism and humanity in risking his life to tend to the wounded in front of the enemy line; and newspaper clipping, The State (Columbia, S.C.), 23 Nov. 1930, "Medal of Honor of Sergeant Kirkland Commemorates Deed at Marye's Height," with reprint of General Kershaw's letter, additional biographical information on Kirkland provided by Robert M. Kennedy, University of South Carolina, and letters to the editor re the loss and return of Kirkland's Medal of Honor. Also includes printed pamphlet, ca. 1880, "A Fountain for Richard Kirkland, The Hero," soliciting contributions toward erecting a fountain in his honor; and invitation, 29 Sept. [1965], issued by the Civil War Centennial Committee of Fredericksburg, Va., for the dedication of a Kirkland memorial.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Kennedy, Robert MacMillan, 1866-

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South Carolina historian; author of local histories of Kershaw County and Camden, S.C.; graduate and faculty member of University of South Carolina; died 1948. From the description of Robert MacMillan Kennedy papers, c. 1932-1948. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 30846446 ...

Kirkland, Jesse A.

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Fredericksburg (Va.). Civil War Centennial Committee.

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Kirkland, Richard, 1843-1863

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Confederate sergeant, later lieutenant, Company E, Second South Carolina Carolina Volunteers; native of Kershaw County, S.C.; fought at the battles of Fredericksburg (Va.) and Gettysburg (Pa.); killed in action at the Battle of Chicamauga. From the description of Richard Rowland Kirkland papers, 1861-1965; (bulk, 1861- 1862). (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 31060569 ...

Kershaw, Joseph Brevard, 1822-1894

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Army officer and jurist; son of Col. John Kershaw (1765-1829) and Harrietta Du Bose Kershaw; grandson of Joseph Kershaw (ca. 1727-1791); husband of Lucretia Douglas; commanded Palmetto Regt., 1843, in Mexican War; member of: S.C. legislature, 1852-1856, and S.C. Secession Convention, 1860; promoted to Major General, Confederate Army, by 1864; president of S.C. Senate, 1865. From the description of Joseph Brevard Kershaw papers, 1766-1931 (bulk, 1766-1888). (University of South Caroli...

Truesdale, Rosa

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