Civil War letter of Gen. Leonidas Polk, 1863 June 5.

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Civil War letter of Gen. Leonidas Polk, 1863 June 5.

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Signed letter written by Gen. Leonidas Polk to his brother, who was trapped in Vicksburg during the siege, denounces the conduct of the "Goths and Vandals from the north." The letter continues, "The Lord rewards them according to their works.... I firmly believe he will dispose of our case in the way that shall be best for us and all the world. The light before me guides me to the conclusion that it is best for us to be freed from dominance of the infidel horde of [?] and [?] now attempting to despoil us of our lands and trample down his altars, and I believe firmly he will see that we are delivered."

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Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864

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Bishop in the Protestant Episcopal Church and Confederate general. From the description of Letter to Mrs. Banger, n.y. October 11. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 68116515 Polk, an Episcopal bishop, served as a major general in the Confederate army until he was killed by a cannon shot at Pine Mountain, Georgia, June 14, 1864. From the description of Letter, November 28, 1861. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 650825874 ...

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...