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In this manuscript, Charles G. Burress and Pamela (Anderson) Jensen trace the genealogy of the Burress family from William Burress (then the family's oldest known ancestor) to 1971. The work was later published under the same title.

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The letters and other documents in this collection represent the results of Captain Miles M. Elder's research into his Atchley ancestors. Most of the information deals with the five Atchley brothers (Thomas, Daniel, Joseph, Martin, and Abraham) who emigrated from Loudon County, Virginia to Meigs County, Tennessee. A few pieces show Martin Atchley's line specifically. All of the items are copies of the original manuscripts.

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In this letter to Joseph Mayberry in Knoxville, Tennessee, Andrew Bishop (who is being held as a prisoner of war at Point Lookout, Maryland) appeals to Mayberry's generous spirit for some small pecuniary assistance ... to get some small necessary articles. Bishop served with the 3rd East Tennessee Infantry (CSA) before his capture. Researchers should note that Mayberry should most likely be spelled Mabry.

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: In these two letters to Andrew Johnson (then serving Tennessee in the U. S. House of Representatives), J. L. Edwards of the U. S. Pension Office officially establishes the conditions under which old Mrs. Curtis and the heirs of the late Sarah Hawley would be eligible for government pensions. Johnson forwarded both items to Blackston McDannel in Greeneville, Tennessee with a handwritten note assuring McDannel that he is doing the best he can to get the pensions approved, although it appears...

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In this manuscript, Dixie Lee McCrary enumerates some of John Nicholas Beal's descendants, focusing primarily on Beal's son, also named John, who settled in Hawkins County, Tennessee in the early 1900s. McCrary draws on public and church records from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee and includes photocopies of some of these documents in her final work. This manuscript was later published as The Beals of Hawkins County.

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In this letter, John Cocke orders Colonel Ewen Allison (stationed in Greeneville, Tennessee) to ready a brigade of men to repel what Cocke fears is a forthcoming attack by the Creek tribe. Allison is further instructed not only to repel them but to chastise them. Cocke closes by reminding Allison be careful not to mistreat peaceable Indigenous people but treat them with hospitality and friendship.

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: The first of these muster rolls lists the officers and men serving in the four divisions of the 2nd Battalion of the 39th Tennessee Regiment as of June 20, 1812. The list was compiled by the unit's commander, Thomas Smith, and sent to the Regiment's overall commander, Major Henry Henegar. The second muster roll documents the officers and men serving in the four divisions of the 3rd Tennessee militia as of June 19, 1812. This formation was commanded by Captain Walter Clark (who compiled the...

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This commission makes Henley responsible for [a]ll the supplies in the Quarter Masters, Ordnance, clothing, Pay, Commissaries of Provisions Departments or other objects within the general Department of War. The document also includes detailed instructions for managing U. S. and militia troops in the area and reminds Henley to diligently endeavor to observe the public interests in all respects.

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In this letter, Blount explains his delay in submitting his accounts for the previous year to Henley before his scheduled departure to Philadelphia. He also emphasizes the need for Congress to hear immediately of the recent murders and depredations of Indians.

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In this letter, Governor William Blount authorizes David Henley to give William Pickard $137.08 to pay soldiers stationed in Tennessee. A notation on the verso indicates that Henley provided Pickard with $131.83.

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This letter describes a financial transaction agreement involving two unnamed enslaved individuals, Henley, Henry, and a Mr. Stonefield.

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This receipt indicates that Henley, in his capacity of Agent of the Department of War, paid James Pearce $46.00 for the cattle and pork that he sold to the United States.

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In this letter, Pickard asks for Henley's permission to purchase a wagon to transport the clothing of my Company and Camp Equipage and a lock for his storeroom.

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Tennessee Governor Willie Blount wrote this letter to Henry Newman, Jr. in Boston on December 10, 1811. In it, he expresses his hope that the United States will teach the indigenous people on the Wabash and their [foreign] aiders and abetters, that we are not only united but determined to be free and independent of all nations. He also discusses family and personal business, including Judge Hugh L. White and his family.

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This collection houses correspondence written by Robert H. Crockett, clippings, and publications documenting David Davy Crockett and his family. Among the topics covered are Crockett family genealogy and the poor condition of Mary Polly (Findlay) Crockett's grave.

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection houses manuscripts of several of Warren Kimsey's short stories (including "Alley Rats," "The Bloodhound Trail," and "Bandy") and nonfiction pieces (including "A Short Southern States History" and "Removing and Rebuilding the Brown Thrashers' Nest") in addition to lecture programs, transcribed newspaper clippings praising Kimsey's presentations about birds, and correspondence between Kimsey and Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. about the studio's acquiring the movie rights to...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: N. E. Prentice's diary covers approximately seventy pages and dates from January through July of 1865. In the early portion of the diary, Prentice writes about his duties as a soldier and typical life in his unit. He also includes descriptions of foraging his unit has done, lists of materials taken, names of civilians from whom they took materials, and in some instances explanations of why they targeted particular civilians. Finally, Prentice makes note of letters from home, deserters, Union...