A. A. McKnight papers, 1862-1996.

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A. A. McKnight papers, 1862-1996.

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ALS (13 April 1862) containing Union army officer A. A. McKnight's eyewitness account of the balloon ascent by Confederate army officer John Randolph Bryan in the South's first attempt at aerial operations. McKnight also describes other incidents relating to his service with the 105th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Includes photocopy of an article (1996) concerning Bryan and Confederate aerial operations.

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United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 105th (1861-1865)

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McKnight, A. A. (Amor A.)

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Union army officer. From the description of A. A. McKnight papers, 1862-1996. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983932 ...

Bryan, John Randolph

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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...