Daniel Ruggles Confederate military report, 1862 Aug. 9.

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Daniel Ruggles Confederate military report, 1862 Aug. 9.

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Manuscript report by Daniel Ruggles to his commanding officer, General John C. Breckinridge, describes the action of the second division under his command at the Battle of Baton Rouge on August 5, 1862. It also includes the names of the officers and soldiers recommended by Ruggles for favorable consideration.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

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John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and served in the U.S. Senate during the outbreak of the American Civil War, but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He was appointed Confederate secretary of war in 1865. Breckinrid...

Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897

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Daniel Ruggles, a native of Massachusetts and former U. S. Army officer, was a general in the Confederate Army. Ruggles led the Second Division in the Battle of Baton Rouge, 1862. From the description of Daniel Ruggles letter, 1861 Dec. 2. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122505551 From the description of Daniel Ruggles letter, 1836 Nov. 1. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 317132959 From the description of Daniel Ruggles Confederate...