Correspondence, 1864 January-August
These letters cover family life, conscription, and General William Tecumseh Sherman's famous March to the Sea. These letters also show Weaver's growing weariness in their discussions of total war and war fatigue (later known as shell shock and post-traumatic stress disorder).
Dates
- 1864 January-August
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 (16 folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository