R.G.M. Dunovant papers, 1846-1907.

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R.G.M. Dunovant papers, 1846-1907.

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Papers consist of correspondence and military records. A copy of a letter (1846 Dec. 1) from P.M. Butler, militia commander, acknowledges the formation of a volunteer company in Chester, "the first to respond to the call for volunteers for the Mexican War," and conveys marching orders. Letter (1848 March 23) from [Major] A.H. Gladden in Mexico City to Major Dunovant of the Palmetto Regiment concerns Dunovant's participation in a review of troops, prospects of peace, Gladden's health, and other matters. Civil War correspondence includes a letter (1861 March 11) to General Dunovant from Governor F.W. Pickens concerning the formation of artillery companies; and a letter (1861 April 10) to General Dunovant at Sullivan's Island (S.C.) from General Beauregard in Charleston (S.C.) concerning the positioning of a Dahlgren gun on Sullivan's Island and other preparations for an imminent attack on Fort Sumter. Military records include paymaster's orders (1861); a requisition (1861 Feb. 19) for ammunition for the "Floating Battery" aimed at Fort Sumter; and orders (1861 March 5) from General S.R. Gist to Brigadier General Dunovant and his troops to report to General Beauregard for orders. On the verso of the orders is written a note (1907) by W.L. Dunovant (son of R.G.M. Dunovant) concerning his father's refusal to submit to orders from Beauregard. There is also a letter (1907) from "Pet" to "Vivian" discussing family matters and forwarding "a few things about Gen. Dunovant."

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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...

Gladden, Adley Hogan, d. 1862.

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United States. Army. Palmetto Regiment.

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Butler, Pierce Mason, 1798-1847

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South Carolina banker, U.S. Army officer, and South Carolina governor. Pierce Mason Butler spent much of his military service at Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, and in 1838 was named agent to the Cherokees. From the description of Letter : Fort Gibson, Okla., to J.C. Spencer, Washington, D.C., 1842 Dec. 27. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144186 Governor of South Carolina and army officer. From the description of Pierce Mason Butler papers, ...

Pickens, F. W. (Francis Wilkinson), 1807-1869.

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Dunovant, R. G. M. (Richard Gill Mills), 1821-1898

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Confederate Army officer, in charge of the defense of the harbor at Charleston, S.C. From the description of Papers, 1861. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19536550 Confederate Army officer. A native of Chester County, S.C., he practiced medicine in Texas and returned to Chester at the outset of the Mexican War to raise a company of volunteers, of which he was elected captain and later lieutenant colonel. He signed the Ordinance of Secession and was in active s...