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B. F. Sherman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2159

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of a receipt for corn and horses delivered to the 10th Michigan Cavalry in January of 1864 during the Knoxville Campaign.

Post-dated receipt No. 5 Abstract of Quartermaster Stores for 112 lbs of corn for 45 horses that had been invoiced to B. F. Sherman in voucher No. 2 Abstract while serving as 1st Lieutenant Co. M of the 10th Michigan Cavalry in the month of January 1864 during a five day stay in Knoxville, Tennessee shortly after the siege by Longstreet

Dates

  • 1865 July 2

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection consists of a receipt for corn and horses delivered to the 10th Michigan Cavalry in January of 1864 during the Knoxville Campaign.

Biographical/Historical Note

Benjamin F. Sherman entered the service as a 1st Lieutenant in Company M and mustered out as a Captain of Company F of the 10th Michigan Cavalry.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

The Special Collections Library purchased this collection in March 2004.

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