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Soldier Alexander B. Richards Civil War Letter, 1864 February 14

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

This letter dated February 14, 1864 offers insight to Private Alexander B. Richard’s time in the military; specifically, it details his experience traveling from Chattanooga to fight in the Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn. which took place on November 29, 1863. The letter is written from Alexander to his sister, Emaline Butcher, born Rachel Emaline Richards, of Murphysboro, Illinois. Richards also details his trek from Chattanooga with H Co. Illinois 27th Infantry.

Dates

  • 1864 February 14

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder )

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480