Ezra T. Stringer Correspondence
This collection consists of two letters regarding activities of Stringer's regiment, the 15th Ohio Infantry (Company A). In the first letter, written to a friend Ella, he discusses the Battle of Murfreesboro and the capture of General Willich. The second letter is addressed to the Regimental Quartermasters and includes instruction for a move to Nashville.
Dates
- 1863
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of two letters regarding activities of Stringer's regiment, the 15th Ohio Infantry (Company A). In the first letter, written to a friend Ella, he discusses the Battle of Murfreesboro and the capture of General Willich. The second letter is addressed to the Regimental Quartermasters and includes instruction for a move to Nashville.
Biographical/Historical Note
Lt. Ezra T. Stringer enlisted on 1861 November 26, as a Qtr. Master Sergeant. On 1861 November 26, he was commissioned into A Company of the Ohio 15th Infantry. He received two promotions during his service; to 2nd Lieutenant in 1862 January 30, and to 1st Lieutenant in 1862 November 28. He resigned on 1863 March 7.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
The Stringer correspondence was purchased by the Special Collections Library on February 27, 2006.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository