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Letter from Boyd in camp near Nashville to Margaret Boyd, 1863 February 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1, item: 2

Sends salutations to family and prizes his mother's gift. Expresses a desire to write to friends. Describes camp life, the horrors of war, and the surrounding physical environment near the Cumberland river. Surprised about seeing a name written on the side of a cliff.

Dates

  • 1863 February 22

Conditions Governing Access

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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

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