Francis T. Hawks papers, 1853-1882.

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Francis T. Hawks papers, 1853-1882.

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Primarily letters received by Francis T. Hawks during his service in the Confederate Army. Among these are letters to him from General W. H. C. Whiting relating to the Cape Fear defenses at Fort Anderson, hand-drawn maps of some of the defensive positions at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, a copy of a letter from General Joseph E. Johnston announcing his surrender to General William T. Sherman, and a field order from General Sherman ordering disbursement of non-essential supplies to the local populace. Also included are two stock certificates and a certificate from the City of New York acknowledging Hawks's work on the construction of Central Park.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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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...