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James Pritchard Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2154

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In this letter written from Waverly, Tenn., and dated February 16, 1864, James E. Pritchard of the 8th Iowa Cavalry writes to his brother John. He comments that the "Rebels will never regain a hold on East Tennessee," noting that in Waverly, 300 Confederates surrendered and took the oath of allegiance.

Dates

  • 1864 February 16

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

In this letter written from Waverly, Tenn., and dated February 16, 1864, James E. Pritchard of the 8th Iowa Cavalry writes to his brother John. He comments that the "Rebels will never regain a hold on East Tennessee," noting that in Waverly, 300 Confederates surrendered and took the oath of allegiance.

Biographical/Historical Note

The exact dates of birth and death for James E. and John N. Pritchard are unknown. James E. Pritchard mustered into the 8th Iowa Cavalry on September 30, 1863, as a 1st Lieutenant and the Regimental Commissary of Subsistence.

In 1864, John N. Pritchard (the brother of James Pritchard) was a member of Company K of the 7th Regiment, Iowa Cavalry. Company K, along with companies L and M, were originally organized for 41st Iowa Battalion.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single letter.

Acquisition Note

Collection was purchased by Special Collections in August 2001.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480