Charles Wood diary, 1857-1869.

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Charles Wood diary, 1857-1869.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476561

The collection consists of a diary of Charles Wood from 1857-1861, 1863. Early entries relate to his activities as a law student and his political views. Entries in 1861 describe his journey from Richmond (Va.) to Tallahassee (Fla.) after being assigned as aide-de-camp to General John B. Grayson, who was Commander of the Dept. of East Florida. Wood describes the various towns he traveled through and upon arriving in Tallahassee, the illness and death of General Grayson. In 1863, he wrote a short entry discussing the war's impact on his personal philosophy. The volume also contains personal financial accounts from 1868-1869.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403406

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Grayson, John B., d. 1861.

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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...

Wood, Charles, fl. 1857-1869.

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Charles Wood served as an aide-de-camp to General John B. Grayson during the Civil War, resided in Charlottesville, Virginia. From the description of Charles Wood diary, 1857-1869. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476561 ...