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Letter, William G. Brownlow in Nashville, Tenn. to Mrs. William G. Brownlow, 1863 July 13

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I

ALS. Gives war news. Mentions the recruitment of fifteen deserters from General Braxton Bragg's army. Reports that many rank and file Confederate soldiers have applied for amnesty. States that Andrew Johnson and had telegraphed General Wool asking for the arrest of General William H. Carroll. Mentions an assassination attempt made upon Dr. Peters at Brownlow's boarding house. States that 200 rebels came in last night, deserters from Bragg.

Please note: this letter is a reproduction print.

Dates

  • 1863 July 13

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 half box)

Repository Details

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

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