Andrew Tousley Letter
Andrew Tousley wrote this letter to his friend and former classmate Amanda White from camp near Nashville, Tennessee on November 29, 1862. In it, he discusses his religious faith, serving under the command of General Rosencrans, and recent military happenings.
Dates
- 1862 November 29
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
Andrew Tousley wrote this letter to his friend and former classmate Amanda White from camp near Nashville, Tennessee on November 29, 1862. In it, he discusses his religious faith, serving under the command of General Rosencrans, and recent military happenings.
Biographical/Historical Note
Andrew Tousley was born to Joel F. and Susan (McBride) Tousley in Summit County, Ohio on April 10, 1842. He was one of thirteen children, including Mary V., Rebecca, John, Esther A., Joseph C. (1840-1919), Albert M. (1844-1927), William, Joel Thaddeus (1846-1902), Susan Louise, Alice Celinda (Tousley) Myers (1851-1928), Malissa (1853-1854), and Henry Watson (1856-1908). During the Civil War, Andrew Tousley served with the 64th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This unit was stationed in Mississippi and Kentucky before participating in the Tullahoma and Atlanta Campaigns. Tousley died in Jonesboro, Georgia on September 3, 1864 and is buried in Marietta National Cemetery.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Special Collections purchased this letter on June 8, 2006
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository