Edmund G. Holmes papers, 1841-1863.

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Edmund G. Holmes papers, 1841-1863.

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Chiefly business records, correspondence, bills, and receipts between Edmund G. Holmes and George L. Lowden re Holmes use of his power-of-attorney in administration of Lowdens' S.C. estate; including letter, 16 Dec. 1841, Charleston, S.C., from C[harles] P. Cogdell, Sec., Washington Volunteers, re election to membership in the Washington Volunteers; 2 letters, 20 Aug. and 28 Sept. 1844, from "Mother," re family news during his trip into S.C. upcountry. Letter, 26 June 1845, Washington, D.C., from George L. Lowden, to Edmund G. Holmes, Charleston, S.C., re business affairs and family news; letter, 20 Feb. 1847, Washington, D.C., from Isaac Edwards Holmes, re securing a government commission. Requisition, 21 Dec. 1863, Dalton, Ga., on the Confederate States Army, Quartermaster Department; also including letters and papers re organization of a Sword Club; including report, 10 Mar. 1846, re committee suggesting temporary rules to govern the club.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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South Carolina. Militia

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A number of South Carolina militia units were adopted into the Continental Army. The 1st South Carolina Regiment, organized in 1775, consisted of ten companies. The Regiment was consolidated, although it retained its name, with the 5th Regiment, February 11, 1780 to consist of nine companies. It was reorganized in late 1782 and early 1783 to consist of three companies, and disbanded November 15, 1783. The 2nd Regiment was also organized in 1775 to consist of ten companie...

Sword Club (Charleston, S.C.)

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Holmes 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...

Confederate States of America. Army. Quartermaster's Dept. Dalton, Ga.

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Holmes, Edmund Green, fl. 1849.

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Resident of antebellum Charleston, S.C.; acted with power-of-attorney on behalf of George L. Lowden; son of William H. Holmes and M.R. Holmes. From the description of Edmund G. Holmes papers, 1841-1863. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 43254740 ...

Cogdell, Charles P.

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Holmes, Isaac E. (Isaac Edward), 1796-1867

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U.S. representative from and public official of South Carolina, and lawyer. From the description of Letter of Isaac E. Holmes, 1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450981 Member of the U.S. Congress. From the description of Papers, 1787-1859. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39537440 ...

Lowden, George L., d. 1847

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Washington Volunteers

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