Jason Sexton papers, 1865.

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Jason Sexton papers, 1865.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476825

The collection consists of papers of Jason Sexton while serving as the Provost Marshall at Ft. Pulaski (Ga.) with the 175th New York Infantry Regiment from January - June 1865. The papers include correspondence, receipts, inventories, and a receipt for Confederate prisoners escorted by Sexton. The bulk of the correspondence is between Sexton and his wife, Hettie Sexton. The letters describe Sexton's duties as Provost Marshall; attending church services and the political leanings of the local people; high prices for food; taking care, keeping track of, and transporting Confederate prisoners to Ft. Monroe for exchange; the capture of Jefferson Davis and his passage through the fort; and his news of family and friends. The collection also contains a lengthy letter from Sexton, on board the steamer Oriental, to his family written January 14-19, 1865. The letter describes Sexton's journey from Baltimore to Savannah, the hardships of the voyage, and the transport and conduct of the troops (175th and 176th New York and the 38th Massachusetts Infantry Regiments) on the steamers.

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

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Sexton, Jason

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Jason Sexton, Provost Marshall at Ft. Pulaski (Ga.) with the 175th New York Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. From the description of Jason Sexton papers, 1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476825 ...

Sexton, Hettie.

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