Confederate States of America. Army.
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Court order regarding Confederate Army expenses
Collection
Identifier: SC 00368
Scope and Contents
The court order authorizes a contribution of two thousand dollars to equip and pay certain expenses of the volunteers from Wise Co., VA, to serve in the Confederate Army.
Dates:
1861 May 28
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Archibald A. Livingston letter
Collection
Identifier: SC 01625
Scope and Contents
Two page letter written from the U.S. Military Prison Camp Chase in which Livingston addresses the sad state of affairs of the Confederacy. He reports of the loss of many acquaintances and devastation throughout the countryside to land and property. He also writes that he is hopeful an exchange will occur soon and that he will be able to go home to continue with his life. Clearly from his sentiment, the war is over and his only wish is to return home.
Dates:
1865 February 15
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center