Waggoner, Josephus B. Diary. 1862.

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Waggoner, Josephus B. Diary. 1862.

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Cpl. Waggoner, 8th Iowa Infantry Rgt., records his experiences as a prisoner of war at Camp Oglethorpe, Macon, GA, from July - Nov., 1862. He gives a physical description of the prison and details on the harsh treatment of the prisoners. Diary also mentions prisoner escapes and lists names and addresses of fellow prisoners. He briefly mentions travels following his release to Camp Benton, MO, where his regiment is reconstituted.

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United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 8th (1861-1866)

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Waggoner, Josephus B.

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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...

C.S. Military Prison, Macon, Ga.

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