W. L. Salsbury Letter
A letter written from a man named W. L Salsbury to his wife from Hurricane Bridge, Tennessee on August 4, 1864 during the Civil War. In the letter he writes to tell her that he will soon be coming home from his service. He also later states that he received orders to report back to Tringto within ten days of the end of his current service. He tells his wife that he will use the ten days to come home to her, and talk face to face. He also writes to tell her that other men in his company are doing fine.
Dates
- 1864 August 4
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
A letter written from W. L Salsbury at Hurricane Bridge, Tenn., to his wife, dated August 4, 1864. Salsbury writes that he will soon be coming home from his service, and passes along news regarding his company.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information is available.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in one folder
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased by Special Collections on July 13, 2006
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository