Andrew J. Herndon Letter
Written on August 14, 1862, Andrew J. Herndon writes a letter to his mother and sister from "camp near Tazwell [sic]" about life in the Army camp in Tennessee. He writes about his regiment having to march and asks how his family is doing. He also tells both his mother and sister to direct their letters to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dates
- 1862 August 14
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
Written on August 14, 1862, Andrew J. Herndon writes a letter to his mother and sister from "camp near Tazwell [sic]" about life in the Army camp in Tennessee. He writes about his regiment having to march and asks how his family is doing. He also tells both his mother and sister to direct their letters to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Biographical/Historical Note
Andrew J. Herndon was in Company G of the 43rd Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was from Jackson County, Georgia. He was 5th Sergeant by March 10, 1862. He was captured and paroled in Athens, Georgia, on May 8, 1865.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository