Letter to a Confederate Captain, 1864 Aug. 8.

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Letter to a Confederate Captain, 1864 Aug. 8.

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The collection consists of a letter from General Joseph Wheeler, dated Headquarters Cavalry Corps, Covington, Georgia, August 8, 1864, to a Confederate Captain. Wheeler states he has heard from Generals Iverson and Allen who are moving toward his position, requests horse shoes to be ready for movement, and states his command has been successful at foraging for food. This letter was written on the eve of Wheeler's Atlanta Raid (Aug. 10 - Sept. 10, 1864).

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404771

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Iverson, Alfred, 1829-1911

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Confederate States of America. Army. Cavalry

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Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906

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Confederate and U.S. Army general, and U.S. congressman from Ala. From the description of Letters, 1900-1905. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49377355 Confederate general. From the description of Joseph Wheeler photograph album, 1865-1866. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 241305535 Army officer. From the description of Joseph Wheeler correspondence, 1898-1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981347 ...

Allen, William Wirt, 1835-1844.

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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...