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James Strawbridge Letter, 1863 June 10

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

This collection consists of a letter written by James Strawbridge from a floating hospital in Nashville, Tenn., on June 10, 1863. The letter mentions a dispatch from Jefferson Davis that was captured by General Blair's division, and describes a battle between the Rebels and a black regiment, who he says "fight with a degree of intelligence and determination unequaled by the whites."

Dates

  • 1863 June 10

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

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