Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters
The Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters, 1863-1864, include letters to and from Mackay in his position as the Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Cumberland. The majority of the letters concern troop movements, supplies and shipments.
Dates
- 1863-1864
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters, 1863-1864, include letters to and from Mackay in his position as the Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Cumberland. The majority of the letters concern troop movements, supplies and shipments.
Biographical/Historical Note
Colonel Andrew J. Mackay, a native of Livingston County, New York, served as the Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Cumberland. As the Chief Quartermaster, Mackay's primary duty was to provide supplies to the cavalry soldiers in the region.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased by Special Collections in September 2000.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository