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Letter from George in Lebanon, Ky., to his sister Eliza, 1861 December 28

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 1
Identifier: II

George informs his sister that he is now married and his wife is living with him in Glencor. He states that he joined the army because he felt it his patriotic duty to preserve the Union and save it from the rebels. He also gives a description of his meals and dietary habits.

Dates

  • 1861 December 28

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: 0.5 Linear Feet (5 folders)

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