Watson B. Smith Letters, 1863 November-December
This collection consists of five letters written by Watson B. Smith in the field in Tennessee in November and December 1863 to his father and a general order congratulating another commander. The first letter to his father discusses his promotion to assistant adjutant general and some fighting south of Knoxville. The other letters are short and concern attempts to secure another promotion, more fighting around Knoxville, and greeting the family.
Dates
- 1863 November-December
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