David J. Durand Letter
This collection consists of one letter by David J. Durand to his sisters, written February 21, 1864, describing the Federal Army's preparedness for a Confederate attack in Knoxville, TN.
Dates
- 1864 February 21
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection consists of one letter by David J. Durand to his sisters, written February 21, 1864, describing the Federal Army's preparedness for a Confederate attack in Knoxville, TN.
Biographical/Historical Note
David J. Durand was born September 17, 1842 in Michigan. He enlisted in the Union Army as a Private in Company H 20th Michigan Infantry and served during the Civil War. He moved to Portland, Oregon circa 1887 and worked in real estate. David married Martha Gorton (1846-1911) and had two children, Harry G. and A. J. He died on April 10, 1917 and is buried in Portland.
Arrangement
This collection consists of one folder.
- Correspondence.
- Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Michigan -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
- Soldiers -- Michigan -- Correspondence.
- 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