James Lowndes papers, 1861 July 26-Oct. 23.

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James Lowndes papers, 1861 July 26-Oct. 23.

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Photocopies of Civil War letters re activities of the Hampton Legion in camp and at the Battle of Manassas, Va.; including 26 July 1861, McLane's Farm near Manassas, to Cousin Mattie, re meeting Carolina friends and acquaintances on the battlefield, Gen. [P.G.T.] Beauregard's effect on the men, Wade Hampton's wound, and the performance of soldiers younger than 18 years of age; other places represented include "Camp Johnson near Manassas" and "Bacon Race Church." Other letters include 23 Oct. 1861, Headquarters near Dumfries [Va.], to Cousin Harriet, re his locality, including description of nearby [Beverley] mill built of stone by an early settler; describing the village often visited by [George] Washington; relating an exploit of Col. [L.T.] Wigfall and "his wild Texans"; noting comfortable quarters provided for the wife of Gen. [William Henry Chase] Whiting in a tent; discussing discipline and morale of the troops, and receipt of rifled cannons and Enfieled rifles; and remarking on [Brig. Gen. James] Johnston Pettigrew's high standing with the officers.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

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P.G.T. Beauregard was a Confederate States Army general from New Orleans, Louisiana. The Aztec Club was organized in 1847 as a fraternal society for officers serving under General Winfield Scott's command in Mexico City. Several officers later became major Civil War leaders. From the description of Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard letter, 1892 Dec. 29. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 70294149 Former Confederate general and resident of New Orleans. At the t...

Whiting, William Henry Chase, 1824-1865

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Confederate general. From the description of Letter, 1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38385604 ...

Lowndes, James, 1835-1910.

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Confederate soldier, Hampton Legion; native of Charleston, S.C. From the description of James Lowndes papers, 1861 July 26-Oct. 23. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 34367969 ...

Wigfall, Louis T. (Louis Trezevant), 1816-1874

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U.S. senator from Texas. From the description of Family papers of Louis T. Wigfall, 1858-1909. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82561857 U.S. Senator and brigadier general in the Confederate Army. From the description of Letter, 1862. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39522013 Louis Trezevant Wigfall (1816-1874), educated at South Carolina College and the University of Virginia, became involved in controversial political arguments...

Pettigrew, James Johnston, 1828-1863

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Attorney in Charleston (Charleston Co.), S.C. From the description of Letter, n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 43297787 ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Hampton Legion

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