Alfred E. Waldo Letter
A single letter, written October 26, 1863, by Alfred Edward Waldo to his parents. In the letter, he details the defense of Knoxville, Tennessee against General James Longstreet's attack as well as writing of his rations and requesting for new clothes.
Dates
- 1863 October 26
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
A single letter, written October 26, 1863, by Alfred Edward Waldo to his parents. In the letter, he details the defense of Knoxville, Tennessee against General James Longstreet's attack as well as writing of his rations and requesting for new clothes.
Biographical/Historical Note
Alfred Edward Waldo was born on March 13, 1844 in Stoughton, Massachusetts to William P. (1810-1895) and Mary Talbot Waldo (1821-1903). He enlisted in the Union Army on August 11, 1862 with Company E 35th Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers. Alfred wrote weekly letters to his parents describing his location and activities during the Civil War. He died on June 7, 1864 at Armory Square Hospital in Washington D.C. from wounds received in battle and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Arrangement
This collection consists of one folder.
- Correspondence.
- Knox County (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Soldiers -- Massachusetts -- Correspondence.
- Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository