Helm, Benjamin Hardin 1830-1863

Papers of J.T. Champneys, 1861-1863 by J. T Champneys ( )
in English and held by 1 library worldwide
The collection consists of a letterbook, April 1862- October 1863, of Champney's containing daily reports detailing his supervision of defenses at Fort Sumter during the siege of Charleston, South Carolina, together with six letters, 1861-1863, chiefly re his work as a Confederate ordnance officer, and an undated clipping on the evacuation of St. Simon's Island, Georgia. In addition to eighty-five morning reports the letterbook also contains accounts of payrolls and clothing replacements issued.