Honnoll family papers, 1861-1865.

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Honnoll family papers, 1861-1865.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78934244

The collection consists of the papers of the Honnoll family from 1861-1865. The papers include correspondence between the Honnoll brothers and sisters, their relatives, and their friends, including John N. Dale, James R. Dale, Nelson Givens, and Thomas E. McMackin, also with the Caledonia Rifles; Henry and D.J. Cribs of the 11th Alabama Infantry Regiment, and Daniel L. Kelly, of the 23rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment. Their letters discuss family, home, and military life, including illness and wounds, marches, food and clothes, morale, the enemy, officers, skirmishes and battles. The men participated in the battles of Corinth, Mississippi (1862), Chickamauga (1863), Lookout Mountain (1863), and the Atlanta Campaign and some were wounded, taken prisoner, or killed. Letters are written from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8222752

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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McMackin, Thomas E.

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Dale, James R.

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Givens, Nelson.

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Kelly, Daniel, LLB

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Honnoll family.

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Robert and Jane Honnoll of northeastern Mississippi were the parents of William B. Honnoll, Hugh L. Honnoll, Sarah Jane Honnoll, and Cinda (Cindarella) Honnoll. During the Civil War, William Honnoll (Billy) and Hugh Honnoll served in the 24th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, Company D, Caledonia Rifles; Hugh became a 1st Lieutenant in May, 1862. From the description of Honnoll family papers, 1861-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78934244 ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Alabama Infantry Regiment, 11th

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Dale, John N.

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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...

Cribs, Henry.

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