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Pettit, Rufus D., 1825-1891

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1825 - 1891

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Captain Rufus D. Pettit Papers (MS093)

 Collection
Identifier: MS093
Scope and Contents This collection consists of hand-written letters to and from Captain Pettit regarding the prisons and prisoners in Alexandria, military orders, supply lists and ration orders, receipts, and prison reports Pettit drafted for his superiors. The five prisons in Alexandria were Alexandria Jail, Odd Fellow's Hall Prison, Slave Pen Guard House, Washington Street Military Prison, and Prince Street Military Prison. These prisons were used primarily to confine deserters from Union armies. ...
Dates: 1863-1865