Papers, 1853-1863.

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Papers, 1853-1863.

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About two-thirds of the collection consists of letters, 1861- 1862, from William Goodwyn Ridley (1842-1862), who served in the Confederate Army at Craney Island and Richmond, Va., to his parents and sister in Southampton County, Va. They discuss camp life and family news. The remainder of the collection consists of letters, 1853-1863, to William's mother, Elizabeth Norfleet (Goodwyn) Ridley (b. 1821?), from women relatives and friends.

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Virginia Historical Society Library

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Virginia Historical Society Library

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Ridley, Elizabeth Norfleet Goodwyn, b. 1821?

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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...

Ridley family.

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Ridley family of Southampton County, Va. Represented are Elizabeth Norfleet (Goodwyn) Ridley (b. 1821?) and her son, William Goodwyn Ridley (1842-1862). From the description of Papers, 1853-1863. (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 34140707 ...

Ridley, William Goodwyn, 1842-1862.

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