Phoebe Cross Letter, 1862 February 2
This collection consists of one letter from Phoebe Cross to her sister. Written on February 2, 1862, Cross describes her life and family in East Tennessee while her husband is at war, as well as relaying information about her husband and other family members enlisted in the Civil War. Cross mentions that -if the Federals ever take Fort Henry we are ruined for there are traitors from this very place, who have joined the enemy-
Dates
- 1862 February 2
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
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository