Letters, 1805-1861.

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Letters, 1805-1861.

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Include a letter, 23 January 1805, of David Henley while in Maryville, Tenn., to John F. Watson in New Orleans, inquiring about the pestilence in New Orleans, describing his agricultural pursuits in Maryville, financial concerns, a comparison of his life with that of Cincinnatus, and death of old friends. Also include letter, 24 May 1861, of Charles C. Wellford in Fredericksburg, Va., to General Daniel Ruggles, expressing his concern that requiring military service from overseers puts slaveowners in a position of having inadequate manpower to manage the plantation slaves.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Ruggles, Daniel, 1818-1897,

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Wellford, Charles C. (Charles Carter), 1802-1870

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Benjamin, Mary A.

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Represented are David Henley, colonel in the American Revolution and Indian agent for the region around Maryville, Tenn.; John F. Watson, historian; Charles C. Wellford, merchant of Fredericksburg, Va.; and Danial Ruggles of Virginia, veteran of the Mexican War and later C.S.A. general. From the description of Letters, 1805-1861. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32135405 ...

Watson, John F. (John Fanning), 1779-1860

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John F. Watson was an antiquarian, publisher and financier. He was born in New Jersey but later settled in Germantown, Pa. From the description of Bible thoughts, 1823-1859(inclusive), 1926-1827(bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122524436 American publisher, financier and antiquarian. From the description of Letters of John Fanning Watson [manuscript], 1831 and 1852. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647840601 J...

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...

Henley, David, 1749-1823

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Samuel Hodgdon served in the Washington and Adams administrations as the Quartermaster General. From the description of Letter from Samuel Hodgdon : respecting wagons loaded with goods for the Cherokee treaty, 1798 March 1. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64060940 Continental Army officer; commissioner of Indian Affairs in Tennessee; and clerk in the War Dept., Washington, D.C. From the description of Papers, 1791-1800. (Duke University Library)...

Henley, David, 1794-

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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...