Confederate States of America prison (Madison, Ga.) records, 1862.

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Confederate States of America prison (Madison, Ga.) records, 1862.

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The collection consists of the records of the Confederate States of America prison at Madison, Georgia from April 24 - December 24, 1862. Includes a list of arrivals (April 24 - December 20), a list of departures (May 5 - December 24), and a list of deaths (May 8). Rosters give the prisoners' name, rank, and regiment (if any). Many of the prisoners held at Madison were unionists from East Tennessee. The collection also contains a roster titled "Bridge Burners and Engine Thieves" listing the men held at Madison for their involvement in the Chattanooga Railroad Expedition in 1862, including James J. Andrew, leader of the raiders.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404591

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript 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...

Andrews, James J., -1862

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Andrews was a Confederate soldier in the 13th Georgia Infantry. From the description of Letter to Judge Hartford Green [manuscript], 1864 February 4. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647837476 ...