Jonathan D. Hale Collection
The Jonathan D. Hale Collection, 1863-1885, contains records of Hale's career as a Union scout during the Civil War and postmaster at Hale's Mills, Tenn. Included are notes on a legal case against Hale, copies of witness testimonies, and a publication by Hale in which he talks about the death of Charles Sumner, slavery, and the destruction of the South.
Dates
- 1863-1885
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
The Jonathan D. Hale Collection, 1863-1885, contains correspondence, printed materials, and handwritten notes related to the life of Hale, a Union scout and postmaster of Hale's Mill, Tenn.
Biographical/Historical Note
Around 1850, Jonathan Hale established a grist mill, store, and post office at Hale's Mill, which was located in modern-day Pickett County on the Tennessee-Kentucky line. Hale, a native of New Hampshire, was a staunch Unionist during the Civil War. In 1861 he and his family relocated to Kentucky, and in 1862 Hale's mill was burned by Confederate guerillas. During the Civil War, Hale acted as Chief of Scouts for the Union army, maintaining that position until the spring of 1866 when he returned as postmaster of Hale's Mill.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased by Special Collections in July 2000.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository