T. K. Gay Letter
This collection consists of one handwritten letter, written in 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee, by T. K. Gay of the Signal Corps to his brother Cal in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It reports that Knoxville is currently tranquil but expresses concern that John Morgan is preparing to attack. Gay hypothesizes that if Morgan were to attack he would meet strong resistance, as more troops were expected for the defense of the city. Gay also opines that the war will end soon.
Dates
- 1864 August 15
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection consists of one handwritten letter, written in 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee, by T. K. Gay of the Signal Corps to his brother Cal in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It reports that Knoxville is currently tranquil but expresses concern that John Morgan is preparing to attack. Gay hypothesizes that if Morgan were to attack he would meet strong resistance, as more troops were expected for the defense of the city. Gay also opines that the war will end soon.
Biographical/Historical Note
Treadway K. Gay was born December 1, 1840 to Ansel and Elizabeth Bunnell Gay. He served in the Signal Corps during the Civil War. Gay died on September 21, 1864 and is buried in Knoxville, TN.
Calvin Gay was born September 9, 1839 to Ansel and Elizabeth Bunnell Gay. He married Jennie R. Christian. He died on December 8, 1916 and is buried in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository