John W. Hammer Letter
While encamped in the Cumberland Ford area of Knox County, Tenn., John W. Hammer serving in the 16th Ohio Infantry Company K writes to a friend named Annie. In this letter dated June 4, 1862, he describes the fortifications that are in place to protect them from the Confederates. His company moves toward the Confederate camps and skirmishes occur.
Dates
- 1862 June 4
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
While encamped in the Cumberland Ford area of Knox County, Tenn., John W. Hammer serving in the 16th Ohio Infantry Company K writes to a friend named Annie. In this letter dated June 4, 1862, he describes the fortifications that are in place to protect them from the Confederates. His company moves toward the Confederate camps and skirmishes occur.
Biographical/Historical Note
John W. Hammer served in the 16th Ohio Infantry Company K. According to the National Park Service, soldiers of the 16th Ohio Infantry were in the Cumberland Gap area March 21-23 and had a skirmish at Elrod's Ridge on March 22. The Cumberland Gap campaign dates are from March 28 through June 18. The following are specific details: Cumberland Mountain April 28; Cumberland Gap April 29. Occupation of the Cumberland Gap took place from June 18-September 15.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single letter.
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased by Special Collections.
- Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence.
- Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
- Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
- United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 16th (1861-1864).
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository