James Strawbridge Letter
This collection consists of a letter written by James Strawbridge from a floating hospital in Nashville, Tenn., on June 10, 1863. The letter mentions a dispatch from Jefferson Davis that was captured by General Blair's division, and describes a battle between the Rebels and a black regiment, who he says "fight with a degree of intelligence and determination unequaled by the whites."
Dates
- 1863 June 10
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This letter, written by James Strawbridge from a floating hospital in Nashville, Tenn., on June 10, 1863, discusses a dispatch from Jefferson Davis that was captured by General Blair's division and a battle between the Rebels and a black regiment.
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information is available.
Arrangement
This collection consists of one folder.
Acquisition Note
Purchased by Special Collections, June 8, 2006
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository