Ray, David, Papers, 1859-1879

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Ray, David, Papers, 1859-1879

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The David M. Ray Papers, 1859-1879, mainly comprise handwritten letters from Ray to his mother and sister Martha, discussing his activities as a soldier in the Confederate Army.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Cavalry Regiment, 16th. Company G.

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Ray, David (Vocalist)

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Born in Kentucky, David M. Ray (1840-1907) was the second of eight children to Zachariah Ray and Elizabeth A. Miller, daughter of prominent Baptist minister Reverend David Miller. When Ray was twelve, his family moved to Grayson County, Texas. At twenty, he decided to study medicine under Dr. William P. Head of Kentucky Town. Before Ray completed his studies, the Civil War broke out, and he joined the Confederate Army as a private in the 16th Texas Cavalry (D...

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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...