John Jones Papers
This collection houses correspondence, notes, official papers, and other materials documenting John Jones' work as a quartermaster stationed at Fort Donelson, Tennessee during the Civil War. Of particular interest are the items showing the Court of Inquiry that investigated and later acquitted Jones of horse theft.
Dates
- 1864 January-1865 April
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses correspondence, notes, official papers, and other materials documenting John Jones' work as a quartermaster stationed at Fort Donelson, Tennessee during the Civil War. Of particular interest are the items showing the Court of Inquiry that investigated and later acquitted Jones of horse theft.
Biographical/Historical Note
During the Civil War, John Jones served as a Lieutenant with Company G of the 83rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Arrangement
This collection consists of two boxes.
Acquisition Note
Mrs. Curtis B. Smith donated these papers to Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository