Augustus P. Wetter provisions agreement, 1863 November 6

Summary

Creator:

Wetter, Augustus P.

Date:

1863 November 6

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 agreement)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Augustus P. Wetter provisions agreement, ms 1626. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a manuscript copy of an agreement between the Confederate States of America and Augustus P. Wetter, Chatham County, Georgia. The agreement states that Wetter will provide the CSA with corn meal and grist. Details of the delivery, processing and quantity of the products are given, as are conditions under which the contract is voided. Wetter agrees to put into operation Lamar's Mill in Savanah on January 1, 1864. On behalf of the Confederate government, Major MacPherson B. Miller agrees to provide certain services, and to pay Wetter a specific percentage of the mill's production as compensation for his services.

Related

Other descriptive data:

This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Gristmills -- Georgia -- Savannah.
Government contracts.

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army -- Supplies and stores

Preferred citation:

Augustus P. Wetter provisions agreement, ms 1626. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.