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.

This collection includes an engraving taken in 1864 of Major General John G. Foster in a Union uniform. The collection also includes a signature clipping from Major General John G. Foster.

This collection includes an engraving taken in 1864 of Major General John G. Foster in a Union uniform. The collection also includes a signature clipping from Major General John G. Foster.

This December 22, 1863, letter from William H. Mickle addressed to “Olivia,” discusses his participation in the Knoxville campaign while serving in the New York 134th Infantry division. Mickle makes specific note of the condition of the company. He mentions the long marches and the lack of equipment. He goes on to further remark about Abraham Lincoln writing “I hope he may be reelected,” and talks of the government boats traversing the Tennessee River towards Knoxville.

The four-page letter, mailed January 4, 1864, contains rare information about the Battle of Mossy Creek in Mossy Creek, TN which occurred on December 29, 1863. Private Pembroke S. Scott wrote to his brother in Ohio, detailing the bloody battle scenes and relating the news of the wounded and deceased. He also talks enthusiastically of the schooling his brother is participating in. Scott quotes Dr. Franklin and talks of sending news to their mother of his welfare after the battle.

This Civil War letter was written from General John M. Schofield to Brigadier General Jacob Ammen on September 19, 1864. The letter requests that Ammen and his 4th Div. 23rd Corps support the raid on the town of Saltville in southwestern Virginia, resulting in the Battle of Saltville on October 2, 1864.

This appeal bond on behalf of Cherokee Chief Nunna Hi-Diha Pathkiller was signed by Return J Meigs III, Pathkiller’s acting attorney. The material included in the collection is an appeal bond to the Supreme Court at Knoxville. The case was a contest over the title to lands settled by the Blair Family in what is now Loudon, Tennessee. Ultimately, the courts sided with the Blair Family.

This collection consists of a printed slave-sale form, describing the transfer of Jerry, an enslaved man owned by Matthew Barrow, to William Donalson for $355.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.

This collection consists of eleven music scores, which are arranged alphabetically. The scores range from both instrumental and vocal and include such pieces as David Diamonds The Mad Maid's Song and Ned Rorem's The Nightingale.