Clinch Rifle records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: ARCHS-067

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of meeting minutes, a roll book, and general research materials related to the Clinch Rifle Company. The collection also contains photcopies of the meeting minutes and roll books for patron use. Research materials are comprised of correspondence about the publishing process of the roll book, as well as photocopied miscellaneous newspaper clippings about the military company.

Dates

Created: 1851-1926

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Collection is open for research.

Biographical or Historical Information

The Clinch Rifles were organized as a Confederate militia company on March 22, 1851, from the Clinch Engine Company No. 2. The company was named after General Duncan L. Clinch, the commander at the Battles of Withlacoochee (December 31, 1835) and the Cove (March 31, 1836) during the Seminole Wars. The company adopted the motto “Charge Again” after General Clinch’s order at the Battle of Withlacoochee to attack the enemy again, which resulted in winning the battle. The Clinch Rifles served during the American Civil War as Company A, 5th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry.