Papers, 1858-1877 (bulk 1861-1865).

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Papers, 1858-1877 (bulk 1861-1865).

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This collection consists primarily of letters, 1861-1865, from John Hampden Chamberlayne to family members concerning his service in the 21st Virginia Infantry, and the Purcell, the Crenshaw, and the Davidson Artillery Batteries, C.S.A. In great detail, Chamberlayne describes his life in camp and his participation in the Romney, 1862 Maryland, and Petersburg Campaigns, as well as in the battles of 2nd Bull Run, Cedar Mountain, and Chancellorsville, Va. Other items in the collection include copies of official letters, 1864, regarding Chamberlayne's promotion to captain of Davidson's battery.

111 items.

Virginia Historical Society Library

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Virginia Historical Society Library

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Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Artillery. Davidson's Battery.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Artillery. Crenshaw's Battery

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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...

Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Artillery. Purcell Battery.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 21st

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Chamberlayne, John Hampden, 1838-1882

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