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William J. Ricketts Letters

Collection

Identifier: MS-3461

Abstract

This collection consists of six letters that William J. Ricketts wrote to his parents in Wales, Massachusetts from October 2, 1863 to March 15, 1864. In them, he discusses camp life, poor rations, being hospitalized in Knoxville, various battles that his unit has engaged in, marching across Tennessee, citizens forming the National Guard of East Tennessee, and his plans for returning home.

Dates: 1863 October 2-1864 March 15

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William M. Cloer Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-2796

Abstract

William M. Cloer, a private in the 62nd North Carolina Infantry (CSA), wrote this letter to friends at home from Morristown, Tennessee on June 24, 1863. He discusses recent Yankee raids in Tennessee, specifically those made during the push towards Knoxville, and his regiment's upcoming move to Cumberland Gap.

Dates: 1863 June 24

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William R. Lacy Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-2131

Abstract This collection contains a letter dated November 14, 1861, by Lieutenant William R. Lacy of the 6th Tennessee Infantry (CSA) to his cousin, Amarila Lemons. Written from Columbus, Ky., he describes the rules and conditions placed on a soldier in the areas of Belmont, Missouri and Columbus. The letter includes an explanation of the treatment of prisoners. Lacy speaks of the wounded and the Union dead. He adds that a cousin, Thomas Lacy, resigned and became a Captain of a company at Union...

Dates: 1861 November 14

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William Shackelford Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-3670

Abstract

This collection houses a letter from William Shackelford, a Union Civil War soldier, to his mother. In it, the writer details his thoughts of what the fate of Jefferson Davis ought to be now that Davis is imprisoned.

Dates: 1865

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William Styer Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MS-3198

Abstract

This collection consists of ten letters and five envelopes from Union soldier William Styer to his wife Susannah (Defenbaugh) Styer dating from 1862 November 12 to 1863 September 5. One letter was written in Camp Morton, Indiana; one was written on board the Ohio Belle; and the rest were written from Fort Pickering, Tennessee.

Dates: 1862 November 12-1863 September 5

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William T. Presley Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MS-2783

Abstract William T. Presley of Company A of the 1st Alabama Cavalry wrote these two letters to his wife, Henrietta (Ward) Presley, in Prattville, Alabama. In the first letter, dated September 30, 1862 from camp direction Chattanooga, Presley mentions his need for a new horse, arguing that "all men that are worthy property ought to help us poor creatures that have left our families to fight to protect them as well as our own families." In the second letter, dated April 7, 1863 from camp near...

Dates: 1862 September 30, 1863 April 7

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William T. Presley Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-3399

Abstract

William T. Presley wrote this letter to his wife Henry (Henryetta) on September 27, 1862 from camp in or near Knoxville, Tennessee. Presley mentions that her last letter caused tears to stream down his cheeks. He remarks on the poor condition of several men in his camp, saying that one looks like an old shoe. He goes on to tell Henryetta that she must hire someone to build a pen for the hogs and try go with out killing any of them til hog Billing time.

Dates: 1862 September 27

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William Velie Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-3211

Abstract

This letter, written by William Velie and sent from Fort Rosencrance in Murfreesboro, Tennessee describes battles in the Middle Tennessee area, including Franklin and Nashville. Velie notes that the Commanding Officer of the Confederate Army in the area is General Hood, while his own commander in the Union Army is General Melroy.

Dates: 1864

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William W. Daugherty Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-3276

Abstract

William W. Daugherty wrote this letter to his father from Tullahoma, Tennessee on April 13, 1864. In it, he discusses social life among the regiment's officers, describes troop movements just before the Battle of Resaca, and expresses his optimism about General Sherman's campaign in Georgia.

Dates: 1864 April 13

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William W. Fish Civil War Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-3836

Abstract

A handwritten letter from soldier William W. Fish dated January 25, 1864 and written from a camp five miles outside of Knoxville, Tenn.

Dates: 1864 January 25

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William W. Fish Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MS-3829

Abstract

The material consists of two handwritten letters by William W. Fish during February 1864.

Dates: 1864 February 9-20

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William W. Howard Letters

Collection

Identifier: MS-1340

Abstract This collection consists of twelve letters that William Howard wrote to his sister Sallie while he served in the Union army aboard the USS Brilliant. The letters are primarily concerned with personal matters, especially William's complaints that no one but Sallie writes to him, but he does describe battles and other war news occasionally. His April 6, 1863 letter is addressed from outside of Gnashville, and the final letter is addressed from the U.S. hospital ship Home...

Dates: 1862 August 21-1865 January 15

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William Weber Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-2083

Abstract

William Weber wrote this letter to his brother, Martin Weber, from camp at McMinnsville, Tennessee on August 10, 1862. He reports that he and his company are well and tells of their recent victory against Confederate guerrillas. He also recounts an amusing story about their Major General (a man named Moniter), who slept all day and got the company into some trouble.

Dates: 1862 August 10

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

W.W. Gibson Civil War Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0226

Abstract

This collection contains three muster sheets of Company I, 11th Texas Cavalry, and four copies of letters written by W.W. Gibson to his significant other, Lizzie Crawford of Knoxville, TN. It is transcribed by C.L. Gibson of Knoxville, TN.

Dates: 1861-1863

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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William J. Ricketts Letters

William M. Cloer Letter

William R. Lacy Letter

William Shackelford Letter

William Styer Correspondence

William T. Presley Correspondence

William T. Presley Letter

William Velie Letter

William W. Daugherty Letter

William W. Fish Civil War Letter

William W. Fish Correspondence

William W. Howard Letters

William Weber Letter

W.W. Gibson Civil War Papers

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