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Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2470

  • Staff Only

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

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

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

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