William H. McDowell papers, 1861-1864.

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William H. McDowell papers, 1861-1864.

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The collection consists of papers of William H. McDowell, special agent to CSA Ordnance Dept. from 1861-1865. The collection contains several orders signed by Captain Richard M. Cuyler of the Macon Arsenal (Ga.) authorizing McDowell to procure railroad cars, purchase coal, iron, leather, copper, tin, and carriages with siege guns for Richmond (Va.). There are travel passes, a receipt for boots and for board while driving pilings in the Savannah River. The collection also contains McDowell's certificate of election to the Savannah Volunteer Guards.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403346

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Savannah Volunteer Guards, Inc.

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Cuyler, Richard M.

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Confederate States of America. Ordnance Bureau

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McDowell, William H.

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William H. "Witt" McDowell, member of the Savannah Volunteer Guards (1861), acted as special agent for the Confederate States of America (CSA), Ordnance Dept. to procure items for the Dept.'s use. From the description of William H. McDowell papers, 1861-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476500 ...

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...