David Clark (1820-1882) Papers, PC.407

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David Clark (1820-1882) Papers, PC.407

Descriptive Summary

Title
David Clark (1820-1882) Papers
Call Number
PC.407
Creator
Unknown
Date
1861-1864
Repository
State Archives of North Carolina

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    Collection Overview

    Correspondence of and orders to Clark, Halifax Co. planter, as Confederate colonel and brigadier of militia. Material relates to organization of militia in counties along the Roanoke River and selection of officers; problem of those refusing militia duty; buying and transporting corn for the army; defense of river; coordination with army; and burning of vessel and cotton to prevent capture. Correspondents include Gen. J. G. Martin, J. Devereux, P. M. Edmondston, R. C. Gatlin, and William A. Littlejohn.

    Contents of the Collection

    Subject Headings

  1. Clark, David
  2. Martin, J. G.
  3. Devereux, J.
  4. Edmondston, P. M.
  5. Gatlin, R. C.
  6. Littlejohn, William A.
  7. Confederate States of America
  8. Plantation Owners
  9. Colonels
  10. Militia
  11. Officer
  12. Appointments and Retirements
  13. Corn
  14. Provisions
  15. Defense
  16. Armies
  17. Actions and defenses
  18. Cotton
  19. Prescribed Burning
  20. Generals
  21. Halifax County
  22. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
  23. Roanoke River