Jethro T. Hill Letter
This collection consists of a letter from Jethro Hill, dated February 3, 1864, sent from Lenoir's Station, Tennessee, to Jodie. Hill describes a brief battle and his good living conditions. He also asks for news of the family and wonders why Jodie hasn't responded to his previous letters.
Dates
- 1864 February 3
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of a letter from Jethro Hill, dated February 3, 1864, sent from Lenoir's Station, Tennessee, to Jodie. Hill describes a brief battle and his good living conditions. He also asks for news of the family and wonders why Jodie hasn't responded to his previous letters.
Biographical/Historical Note
Jethro Tabor Hill was born in in about 1839 in Ohio. During the Civil War, he served in Company K of the 6th Ohio Regiment. He was promoted from Private to Corporal on December 10, 1861 and to Sergeant on September 10, 1862. He died on May 2, 1910 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased by the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections on March 4, 2007
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository