Papers, 1860-1861.

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Papers, 1860-1861.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38386227

Collection contains letters from Whitehead as a student at Battlesboro, N.C., 1860, and later as a Confederate volunteer, written to his sister. They depict the initial enthusiasm of the soldiers at the outbreak of the Civil War, the routine of camp life, army food, and discipline.

15 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7402127

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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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...

Whitehead, James D.

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Student and later Confederate Volunteer. From the description of Papers, 1860-1861. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38386227 ...