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Artillery and cavalry officers, Thompson-Wright, 1861-1864

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains Army of Tennessee pay documents, requisitions, and special orders for officer personnel, such as commanding officers, engineer troops, and surgeons. Records include officer pay accounts; discharge and final pay documents; and requisitions for clothing, forage, fuel, and stationery. There are also requisitions by officers for conscripts, paroled prisoners, and enslaved persons. Of particular note are clothing requisitions for enslaved laborers working on the Confederate fortifications surrounding Atlanta and Augusta. Additionally, there are muster rolls and pay vouchers pertaining to the use of enslaved nurses and cooks, and the construction of coffins for soldiers signed by surgeons.

Dates

  • Other: 1861-1864

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 8.97 linear ft.

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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