Phoebe Cross Letter
This collection consists of one letter from Phoebe Cross to her sister. Written on February 2, 1862, Cross describes her life and family in East Tennessee while her husband is at war, as well as relaying information about her husband and other family members enlisted in the Civil War. Cross mentions that -if the Federals ever take Fort Henry we are ruined for there are traitors from this very place, who have joined the enemy-
Dates
- 1862 February 2
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This February 2, 1862, letter is from Phoebe Cross to her sister. In the letter, Cross describes her life and family in East Tennessee while her husband is at war.
Biographical/Historical Note
No Biographical information is available.
Arrangement
Collection consists of one folder.
Acquisition Note
Purchased by Special Collections, June 6, 2006.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository