William McFall letters, 1862-1865.

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William McFall letters, 1862-1865.

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The collection consists the papers of William McFall and his brothers from 1862-1865. The papers include 30 letters and one fragment by William McFall, July 22, 1862-March 25, 1865; 19 letters by James M. McFall, 1 fragment by Waddy McFall, 1864; and 7 envelopes. The letters are above average in the quality and amount of information they contain. They throw light on various aspects of army life, such as food, clothing, health, morale and attitude toward officers. They tell little of combat. They are more important for what they reveal of life behind the lines. In William McFall's letter of December 19, 1864, he gives a detailed account of a trip through the Richmond Market, telling what he saw for sale and something of the quality of the merchandise. This description clearly shows that people with money could buy an abundance and a variety of necessities and luxuries in the Confederate capital late in the war. The letters also tell of various activities on the home front, such as diversions (quiltings, weddings, parties, tanning of leather, making of clothing, and relations with African Americans. In a letter of May 17, 1864 to his sister, James McFall tells of fighting African Americans in a recent battle.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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Confederate States of America. Army. Palmetto Sharpshooters

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McFall family.

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McFall, William

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Bailey, Lucretia McFall Anderson.

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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...