Henry W. Robinson letters, 1862-1863 [microform].

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Henry W. Robinson letters, 1862-1863 [microform].

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The collection consists of a microfilm copy of Henry W. Robinson letters from 1862-1863. The majority of the letters are from Robinson to his wife, Elizabeth; there is one letter from her to him and a few letters by his sisters and his lieutenant. He wrote about his family, his morale, and his desire for a furlough.

1 microfilm reel.

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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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...

Robinson, Elizabeth

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Robinson, Henry W., d. 1863.

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Henry W. Robinson was a blacksmith from Lawrenceville, Georgia. He enlisted in the Confederate army in late March or early April, 1862, and served with Company B of the 42nd Georgia Infantry Regiment. During part of his service he was a drummer. He served first in East Tennessee and saw his first action in a skirmish at Cumberland Gap on April 29, 1862. He was with Bragg on the Kentucky campaign in September-October, 1862, but he makes no mention of the Battle of Perryville. In December he went ...