A Guide to the Confederate States of America Crenshaw's Battery Special order 146, 1863 Confederate States of America Crenshaw's Battery, Special order 146, 1863 38410

A Guide to the Confederate States of America Crenshaw's Battery Special order 146, 1863

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the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 38410


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Repository
Library of Virginia
Accession number
38410
Title
Confederate States of America Crenshaw's Battery Special order, 146, 1863
Physical Characteristics
1 leaf
Physical Location
Organization records collection, Acc. 38410
Language
English

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Preferred Citation

Confederate States of America. Crenshaw's Battery. Special order 146, 1863. Accession 38410, Organization records, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Purchased.

Biographical/Historical Information

Crenshaw's Battery was formed by Captain William G. Crenshaw (1824-1897) and enlisted in the Confederate Army 14 March 1862. Crenshaw resigned his commission 15 April 1863 to become a purchasing agent for the Confederate government in England. Captain Thomas Ellet (1833-1906) commanded the battery from 15 April 1863 until it was disbanded 9 April 1865.

Scope and Content Information

Special order 146, 9 June 1863, from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office extending the time of duty of a detail assigned to the Crenshaw battery.