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Charles G. Davis's "Army Life and Prison Experiences"

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0290

  • Staff Only

This is a copy of a manuscript by Charles G. Davis. It is his first-person story of being an imprisoned Union soldier who escaped during the Civil War. He escaped with four other men, and they traveled on foot for thirty-one days behind Confederate lines to Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dates

  • 1861-1864

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This is a copy of a manuscript by Charles G. Davis. It is his first-person story of imprisonment and escape during the Civil War.

Biographical/Historical Note

Major Charles G. Davis enlisted in Company C, 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, September 4, 1861. He was mustered into service September 16th, and was made Sergeant on September 17th. He was later promoted to Major.

Arrangement

This is a single folder collection.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480