Papers, 1861-1865 and n.d.

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Papers, 1861-1865 and n.d.

Collection mainly contains letters written to Goodlett from his children, wife, and other relatives, some of whom were also soldiers. Topics include the death of Goodlett's nephew in the war, the Battle of Yorktown, an army units' stay in Columbia, S.C., women who made uniforms for the soldiers, the First Battle of Bull Run, a friend Noel Few, conditions at home, desertions, agriculture prices, and General Grant. There are also two muster rolls, and two vouchers issued by the Confederate commissary in Greenville.

34 items.

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Goodlett family.

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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...

Few, Noel.

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Goodlett, William H.

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Captain of Company F, 3rd Regiment, S.C. Troops. From the description of Papers, 1861-1865 and n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39330832 ...