Andrew J. Stephens Letter
This collection consists of a single letter written by Stephens to Miss M. J. Brakebill of Knoxville, Tenn., on July 29, 1864. Postmarked from Loudon, Tenn. and written from Cumberland Gap, Tenn., the letter discusses the effect of the Civil War on Stephens. He argues that "this curesed war has deprived many a man of his life & caused thousands of invalids that their life wil [sic] be a misery to them the remainder of the dais [sic] whilst the men who caused the Rebellion to be brought on are not engaged in it. They are at hoome resting easy." He mentions that he believes that "E. Tenn. will be releaved [sic] in a short time."
Dates
- 1864 July 29
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of a single letter written by Stephens to Miss M. J. Brakebill of Knoxville, Tenn., on July 29, 1864. Postmarked from Loudon, Tenn. and written from Cumberland Gap, Tenn., the letter discusses the effect of the Civil War on Stephens. He mentions that he believes that "E. Tenn. will be releaved [sic] in a short time."
Biographical/Historical Note
Andrew J. Stephens belonged to the 2nd North Carolina Mounted Infantry. Stephens enlisted as private and later became a 1st Lieutenant.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Purchased March 20, 2006
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository