Civil War letter of James R. Chalmers, 1866 Aug. 27.

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Civil War letter of James R. Chalmers, 1866 Aug. 27.

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Autograph letter signed by Gen. James R. Chalmers and addressed to Maj. W.H. Brand, describing his experiences during the Confederate retreat following the Battle of Nashville, skirmishes with the Union army after the battle, and his satisfaction concerning Brand's recent promotion.

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Chalmers, James R. (James Ronald), 1831-1898

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Epithet: Secretary to the Glasgow Liberal Council British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001196.0x000244 James Ronald Chalmers was a Confederate General and a United States congressman. From the description of James Ronald Chalmers letter, 1861 [i.e. 1862] Jan. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122403869 Entered the Confederate Army as a captain in 1861; elected colonel of the Ninth Mississippi Re...

Brand, W. H.

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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...