Confederate States of America Georgia military rosters and pay vouchers
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteCobb's Legion was also known as the Georgia Legion in the American Civil War. It was led by Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb and raised in the summer of 1861. A legion was a military unit with a single commander but consisted of several components such as infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Cobb's Legion fought many major battles, including Yorktown, Seven Days Battles, Sharpsbrug, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, The Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, among others. They surrendered at the Appomattox Court House in April of 1865. Scope and ContentThis collection consists of documents, payrolls, musters and other material (both originals and photocopies) relating to enrollment in the Confederate States military service.. The information contained herein is invaluable in researching Confederate enlistments and actual membership in various military units. In almost all cases the units are from Georgia with most relating to Cobb's Legion and the Athens area. Organization and ArrangementArranged by military unit. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationConfederate States of America Georgia military rosters and pay vouchers, MS 1246. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries. ProvenanceCollection includes items acquired through gifts and purchases as well as those of unknown provenance, which have been combined into one collection. Donors: Cadman, Capt J. P.- gift undated Fuss, Mrs. Florrie of Macon, GA- gift 1964 (photostats of items deposited in CSA monument in Macon on 26 April 1878) Kennry, C. H.- gift 1965 Stanley, Mrs. Thomas- gift undated (photocopies made from her originals) Turrill, R.- gift circa 1962 Warren, Mary B.- gift 1965 Processing InformationEach item is listed individually; each item is assigned a number followed by relevant information, its size and provenance, if known. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2010 March 2. General NotesCataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia. Some materials are photocopies. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms |
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