Asa M. Weston Letter
This collection consists of one letter from Asa M. Weston, of the 50th Ohio Infantry, Company K, to his sister, written in Cleveland, Tenn., on May 26, 1864. In the letter, Weston writes that he has been left in Cleveland to take charge of baggage while the rest of his regiment is in Georgia with Sherman's army. Weston tells of trading his rations for board and describes Cleveland as being a pretty town for a southern one. Weston also states that Lincoln needs to call out more men and reinforce Grant, so that in spite of everything Richmond can be taken.
Dates
- 1864 May 26
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This May 26, 1864, letter is from Asa M. Weston, of the 50th Ohio Infantry, Company K, written in Cleveland, Tenn., to his sister. In the letter, Weston writes that he has been left in Cleveland to take charge of baggage while the rest of his regiment is in Georgia with Sherman's army.
Biographical/Historical Note
Asa M. Weston served in the 50th Ohio Infantry, Company K, during the Civil War.
Arrangement
Collection consists of one folder.
Acquisition Note
Purchased by Special Collections, July 13, 2006.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository