Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection consists of one letter and one photograph. The letter, written by Captain John Hanning Speke on May 31, 1864, and addressed to a Mr. Layand, explains his initial request to explore the headwaters of the Nile River in central Africa. Speke writes he has already written the official report as requested by Lord Maples, and also explains his desire to embark on the proposed trip, which will be his first as a British Envoy. The undated photograph is of Captain...

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The collection consists of 19 postcards sent between the family members of the Bogart family while in Tennessee during the early 20th century. The postcards depict the various natural landscapes as well as other features of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The cards mostly concern small domesticities such as walks into town and the exchange of patterns.

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This correspondence documents Cunningham's experience during the seige of Cumberland Gap.

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This correspondence refers to the surrender of Cumberland Gap.

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These three correspondences concern the occupation of Knoxville, the surrender of Cumberland Gap, the siege of Knoxville, action, and causalities, the winter quarters, and Rebels withdrawing from the area.

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This correspondence is written to Dr. James Macdonald from Thomas R. Smith. In the correspondence, Smith gives him a quarterly update about the asylum. Captain Gardner has left and the Physicians are now considered head of the establishment. Smith also discusses the personnel of the asylum. There was an addition of several nurses both male and female and was kept at a comfortable temperature. The total asylum has approximately 110 patients at the time this letter was written.

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This correspondence was written to Dr. James Macdonald from Laban Gardner. In the correspondence, Gardner wishes that when Dr. Macdonald returns, that he will make the patients of the asylum more comfortable and able to function enough to return to society and their friends.

Scope and Contents Note Two correspondences were written to Dr. James Macdonald from his brother, John Macdonald. In the first correspondence, John wishes his brother a happy New Year and to let him know that his other brother, Allan had left to take a seat in the Senate. John informs his brother that the well-known banker of Philadelphia, Stephen Gerard had died and the public had much interest in his will. In the second correspondence, John discusses local political elections in NYC and who was voted...

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This correspondence was written by J. E. C. to Dr. James Macdonald. In the correspondence, discusses what is now required and happening with the medical laws.

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This correspondence was written by Dr. James Macdonald's wife, Eliza. In the correspondence, Eliza discussed her longing for him to return home to her.