Champ Ferguson Leaflets, 1886
This leaflet consists of a montage of texts surrounding an etching of Champ Ferguson. Across the top is a call from J.D. Hale, dated June 1886, that describes the war crimes of Ferguson and threatens his friends with Divine punishment. Down the left side and across the bottom is a defense of Furguson (sic) that criticizes Hale's actions during the War. Down the right side is a description of one of Ferguson's crimes - burning Hale's Mills, Tennessee - above a newspaper excerpt about Hale gathering a company of Fentress boys to fight for the Union.
Oh the reverse is a reproduction of a handwritten letter dated April 12, 1868, and it is addressed to John D. Hale in Livingston, Tennessee. It refers to the spirit of Champ Ferguson before vowing to avenge his death. It is signed by the High Command of P.P.P., Lodge no. 1007, and includes other cryptic marks.
The collection includes two copies of this leaflet.
Dates
- 1886
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository