Nimrod William Ezekial papers, 1859-1865.

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Nimrod William Ezekial papers, 1859-1865.

The collection consists of a microfilm copy of 58 letters of which 51 were written by Nimrod William Ezekial Long to his wife and seven were written by and to various relatives--several of these being addressed to Mrs. N. W. E. Long. Much of the correspondence is concerned with advice about planting, harvesting, care of crops and livestock and farm tools and the discipline of slaves. His letters also are concerned with camp life, food, clothing, morale, discipline, officers and civilians, and contain little about fighting. Typed copies of the letters follow the originals on the microfilm.

1 microfilm reel.

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Long family.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Alabama Cavalry, 51st. Company B.

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Gamble family.

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Long, Nimrod William Ezekial, 1834-1923.

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Nimrod William Ezekial Long (1834-1923) was a resident of Perote, Pike County, Alabama when, in May 1862, he enlisted in the Confederate Army. He served in Company "B," 51st Alabama Cavalry Regiment, Wheeler's Corps. From the description of Nimrod William Ezekial papers, 1859-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78527018 ...

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...

Long, Martha Jane Gamble, 1838-1923.

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