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Letter from Frink at [Farencam?] to his wife Emily, 1864 May 10

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1, item: 16

Talks about the importance of taking the Mississippi River. Also tells of capturing a plantation owner and his slaves, making the plantation owner swear the Oath of Allegiance, and freeing the slaves. Describes how he has earned extra money by selling beer, saying if I had any thing to make it in I could make more selling beer than I could soldiering.

Dates

  • 1864 May 10

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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

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