Papers of J.T. Champneys, 1861-1863.

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Papers of J.T. Champneys, 1861-1863.

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The collection consists of a letterbook, April 1862- October 1863, of Champney's containing daily reports detailing his supervision of defenses at Fort Sumter during the siege of Charleston, South Carolina, together with six letters, 1861-1863, chiefly re his work as a Confederate ordnance officer, and an undated clipping on the evacuation of St. Simon's Island, Georgia. In addition to eighty-five morning reports the letterbook also contains accounts of payrolls and clothing replacements issued. Correspondents include Major William H. Echols, recipient of most of the reports, Colonel David B. Harris, Major Stephen Elliott, and General Benjamin Hardin Helm.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Helm, Benjamin Hardin, 1831-1863

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Elliot, Stephen, 1830-1866.

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Harris, David Bullock, 1814-1864

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Echols, William H. (William Holding), 1859-1934

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Professor Echols graduated from the University of Virginia 1882 July, with a B.S. in Civil Engineering; he held the positions of Adjunct Professor of Applied Mathematics, Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, and Professor of Mathematics from 1891 until his death in 1934. From the description of Papers of William H. Echols [manuscript], 1926-1929. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647915145 From the description of Papers of William Holden Echols [manuscript], ...

Champneys, J. T.

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Confederate ordnance officer. From the description of Papers of J.T. Champneys, 1861-1863. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32958290 ...