Joseph Asbury Edwards papers, 1899 and n.d.

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Joseph Asbury Edwards papers, 1899 and n.d.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53905918

Collection primarily comprises Edwards' handwritten Civil War reminiscences and two typed transcriptions of those reminiscences. The reminiscences (1899) cover Edward's active service as a sharpshooter, from April 1861 to September 1864. Edwards mentions his part in several battles, including Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the 2nd Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Cold Harbor, and other campaigns. Other topics include the treatment of African-American Union injured; the lack of supplies, especially shoes; and the capture of enemy forces. The collection also features a photograph of Edward's portrait; an annotated list of the members of the Gallant Davis Rifles (Macon County, Ga.) of the Confederate Army; a list of confederate soldiers buried in Marshallville, Ga.; and a certificate for Edward's appointment as judge of the Macon County court (1899).

9 items (.2 lin. ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7672746

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Edwards, Joseph Asbury, 1840-1912.

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Edwards served in various Georgia units in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. From the description of Joseph Asbury Edwards papers, 1899 and n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 53905918 ...

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...