George A. Flagg papers, 1860-1883, bulk 1862-1866

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Summary

Creator:
Flagg, George A.
Abstract:
Captain George A. Flagg was the assistant quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac and was stationed at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. The collection contains letters, reports, military telegrams, and papers pertaining to supplies and logistics in Maryland and West Virginia.
Extent:
9 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.10051

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains letters, reports, military telegrams, and papers pertaining to supplies and logistics in Maryland and West Virginia. Letters and telegrams include requisitions for supplies, recommendations, requests from civilians for payment or inquiries for the sale of goods, and letters concerning remuneration for property damage. There are also circulars dealing with quartermaster regulations, daily record sheets of supplies, account sheets of Flagg's activities, receipt rolls of hired men, and reports on the means of transportation and animals at Harpers Ferry.

Biographical / historical:

Captain George A. Flagg was the assistant quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac and was stationed at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia (1861-1866).

Acquisition information:
The George A. Flagg papers were acquired by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library in 1952 and 1957.
Processing information:

Processed by: Rubenstein Library Staff

Accessions described in this finding aid include 48-1200.

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[Identification of item], George A. Flagg papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.