Leadbeatter family papers [manuscript], 1861-1865.

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Leadbeatter family papers [manuscript], 1861-1865.

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The collection contains Civil War correspondence of the Leadbetter family, particularly Henry L. Leadbetter. Letters discuss life in camp and at home. There is also a tribute to General Jackson by Salli Leadbetter. Union documents include a letter from W. A. Nichols, Asst. Adjt Genl., U. S. to Capt. G. G. Huntt, 4th U. S. Cavalry at Fort Laramie, concerning funds for bounty payments and a letter in reply to General Lorenzo Thomas, 1863 March 13 and April 9; a note from Col. R. E. Clary to General M. C. Meigs, 1864, enclosing an estimate of funds for Memphis, Tenn.; and a statement of ordnance and ordnance stores for the 4th U. S. Cavalry, 1864, compiled by Lt. James Callehan.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892

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Montgomery C. Meigs was an army officer and engineer. He was born in Augusta, Ga. on May 3, 1816. Meigs graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1836, where he studied civil and military engineering. Meigs was engaged in several federal engineering and surveying projects from 1836 to 1851. Between 1852 and 1860, he was supervising engineer for the Washington Aqueduct and for the U.S. Capitol dome and wings. Meigs served as a brigadier general during the Civil War and parti...

Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

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Thomas was born in New Castle, Delaware. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1823, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Infantry. He fought in the Seminole War in Florida and, during the Mexican–American War, he was the chief of staff to General William O. Butler. He received a brevet promotion to lieutenant colonel for Monterrey, which was made permanent in 1852. From 1853 to 1861, he served as chief of staff to the commanding general of the U.S. Army, Wi...

Leadbetter, Henry L., fl. 1861-1863,

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Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863

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Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863) was a Confederate Army officer from Lexington (Rockbridge Co.), Va. From the guide to the Stonewall Jackson papers, 1855-1906, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University) Confederate general. From the description of Stonewall Jackson papers, 1842-1898 (bulk 1861-1862) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23186323 Confederate Army officer, from Lexington (Rockbridge Co.), Va. From the de...

Callehen, James, fl. 1864.

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Nichols, W. A., fl. 1863,

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United States. Army. Cavalry, 4th

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Huntt, G. G., fl. 1863,

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Clary, Robert E., ca. 1805-1890,

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