civil war manuscripts - American Memory from the Library of Congress

John S. Mosby's farewell letter to his Partisan Rangers, Apr.
21, 1865; and miscellaneous letters by Gens. P. G. T. Beauregard,
George H. Steuart, and James A. Walker.
873
Smith, Orren Randolph 2d North
(1827-1913) Carolina Battalion, CSA
Papers, 1846-1913. ca. 400 items.
Includes a scrapbook and folder containing postwar notes,
clippings, and pamphlets supporting Smith's claim as the
designer of the Confederate flag, the Stars and Bars.
874
Smith, Oscar (b. 1843) Pvt., U.S. Marine Corps
Diary, 1861-62. 1 v.
Transcript.
Covers the period May 19, 1861-Dec. 24, 1862. Describes
Smith's training and service on the U.S.S. Hartford early in
the war, a sea voyage to Louisiana, the capture of Forts Jackson
and St. Philip, and the surrender of New Orleans, guerrilla
warfare along the Mississippi River, Adm. David G. Farragut's
bombardment of Vicksburg, and the burning of Grand Gulf,
Miss., and Donaldsonville, La.
875
Smith, Samuel (1752-1839)
Papers, 1772-1869. ca. 2,700 items.
Includes a list of Confederate soldiers and sailors from
Maryland, along with their rank, county, and service record;
clippings and miscellaneous notes and letters on the war; and
information on officers and men from the State of Maryland
killed or wounded in the war.
876
Smith, Stuart Farrar (1874-1951)
Papers, 1860-1951. ca. 300 items.
Contains a few leaves from a notebook containing data on
vessels used in the war: measurements, tonnage, builder, designer,
ordnance, cost, etc.
Naval Historical Foundation collection.
877
Smith, William Farrar (1824-1903) Gen., USA
Letter, 1863. 1 item.
Letter from Smith to Prof. Dennis H. Mahan, Dec. 7, 1863,
Chattanooga, Tenn., on the state of the war in east Tennessee.
Provides details on supply problems and military strategy.
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