Papers of John S. Jackman, 1861-1865.

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Papers of John S. Jackman, 1861-1865.

Journal (1861 September 26-1865 May 30) describing the routines of Confederate camp life in the 9th Kentucky Infantry, troop movements, and battles at Shiloh, Murfreesboro, and Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Jackson and Vicksburg, Miss., and Chickamauga, Mill Creek Gap, Resaca, Dallas, and Pine Mountain, Ga. Officers mentioned in the journal include John C. Breckinridge, Roger Weightman Hanson, Benjamin Hardin Helm, and Joseph E. Johnston.

1 volume.1 microfilm reel.

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Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

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John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and served in the U.S. Senate during the outbreak of the American Civil War, but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He was appointed Confederate secretary of war in 1865. Breckinrid...

Jackman, John S., 1841-1912

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Confederate soldier and lawyer. From the description of Papers of John S. Jackman, 1861-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71062500 ...

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...

Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891

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Confederate general. From the description of Letter (copy), 1861 Sept. 11 : Manassas, Va., to G.T. Beauregard. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122489351 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Selma [Alabama], to Colonel Blanton Duncan, 1867 Jan. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270489683 From the description of Letter, October 9, 1861. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 443082432 Benjamin Stoddert E...

Hanson, Roger Weightman, 1827-1863

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Confederate army officer, lawyer, and legislator from Kentucky. From the description of Papers of Roger Weightman Hanson, 1856-1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71131630 Lawyer. Richard Hickman Prewitt was born near Boonesborough, Ky., June 11, 1833. After early education in Clark County (Ky.), Prewitt graduated from Bethany College, Va. in 1853; a few years later he received his MA degree, also from Bethany College. He attended Transylvania Unive...

Helm, Benjamin Hardin, 1831-1863

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