Letterbook, 1864-1865.

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Letterbook, 1864-1865.

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The collection contains a photocopy of a letterbook of the orders and communications of the Headquarters, Florida Reserve and Headquarters, Military District of Florida, from October 13, 1864 to April 24, 1865. These orders were transmitted by Major Poole as directed by General Miller. They concern troop recruiting, troop movements, railroads, salt works and hospitals.

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Florida State Archive

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Florida State Archive

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Miller, William, 1820-1909.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Florida Reserve.

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The Florida Reserve functioned as a home guard and adjunct to Confederate States of America troops in repelling coastal raids and interior incursions by Union forces into Florida. It was organized into local companies maned by men 45 to 50 and boys between 17 and 18 who had been exempted from conscription into Confederate forces. This force was commanded by Brig. Gen. William Miller, who also served as superintendent of conscription and Commanding General of the Military District of Florida. Maj...

Poole, William G., fl. 1860-1865.

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