United States Army horse and mule records, 1865-1868

Summary

Creator:

United States. Army

Date:

1865-1868

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 ledger

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

United States Army horse and mule records, ms 1132. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a ledger containing detailed records from the government corrals at Doctortown and Savannah, Georgia operated by the Federal Army of Occupation, Sub-District Altamaha. Chiefly in the handwriting of Lieutenant A.B. Godwin, the ledger lists names of drivers, teamsters, and wagon masters; amounts of grain issued and received; blacksmithing; miscellaneous supplies; and the condition of horses and mules with notes on purchases.

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

Names:

United States. Army -- Transportation
United States. Army -- Supplies and stores

Preferred citation:

United States Army horse and mule records, ms 1132. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.