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This collection consists of one photograph whose subject is identified as Jennie McEwen. The mounted photograph bears the words S. J. Terry, photographer, Main Street, Franklin, Tennessee. It has the name Rosa Cadin [possibly Carlin] written in pencil, and Jennie McEwen written in ink. The relationship between these two individuals (if any) is unknown.

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection consists of a letter dated June 19, 1862, from Emanuel Cave of the 69th Ohio Infantry to his wife Susan. Cave writes of the eight-day march that his regiment just completed.Cave writes of the march that his regiment, the 69th Ohio Infantry, just completed along with the 74th Ohio, 3rd Minnesota, and 11th Michigan Regiments (“about 400 cavalry. And two batteries of Artillery, all under the command of Brig-Gen Dumont”). The expedition was hurried into an eight-day...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection contains a letter, dated April 5, 1865, from Spring Camp (close to Knoxville, Tenn.), from George Laubach of the 10th Michigan Cavalry to Mariette Hutchins in Michigan. In the letter, Laubach discusses news from home, including that he heard Mariette had taken a teaching position. He also describes his surroundings along the Holston River at Spring Camp, Tennessee. He writes that soldiering agrees with him. He adds that he "has not seen a Tennessee Woman yet that can talk...

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In this document, Colonel Geza Mihalotzy reports that the equipment his men are currently using is unserviceable. The report is dated from June 2, 1863, at Murfreesboro.

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection consists of a receipt for corn and horses delivered to the 10th Michigan Cavalry in January of 1864 during the Knoxville Campaign.Text reads: "Post-dated receipt No. 5 Abstract of Quartermaster Stores for 112 lbs of corn for 45 horses that had been invoiced to B. F. Sherman in voucher No. 2 Abstract while serving as 1st Lieutenant Co. M of the 10th Michigan Cavalry in the month of January 1864 during a five day stay in Knoxville, Tennessee shortly after the siege...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection contains a letter from Confederate soldier Jason Cooper, dated December 5, 1863 from Dalton, Georgia. Written "To his dear friend Farley," Cooper writes about the Confederate evacuation of Chattanooga.General Bragg had left this unit on the 2nd of December. Cooper hopes that Bragg will be assigned to command of the Trans-Mississippi Department and he "would desire then more than ever to accompany him." He reports that "The Florida Brigade behaved well in the...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This document describes the Civil War service and movements of John Durham.Durham starts the registry of marches in which he participates with his enlistment on August 23, 1861 at Camp Cameron, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Numerous places and description of travel are included. He mentions the number of men killed in battle, the scenery, etc. Durham resided in Perry County prior to his enlistment.No regiment is listed but Durham most likely served with...

Scope and Contents Note Partial Transcription: 1st verse Oh Lilly dear tis mournful The tale I have to tellOld Massa set me rovingSo Lilly fare you wellThen fare you well my trueloveFarewell Old TennesseeAnd let me weep for your loveBut do not weep for me.Chorus Farewell foreverTo old Tennessee Farewell my...

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This letter from Major General Edward Hatch to Secretary of War E. M. Stanton requests the promotion of Assistant Adjt. General Henry A. Colvin to the rank of Major.

Scope and Contents Note Dear Mother, I take my pen in hand to let you know that I am well at present, hoping you are doing the same. We was mustered in yesterday evening I enlisted on august the 17 on Monday morning we will get our Money monday or Tuesday and as quick as I get it I will send it home last Sunday I sent a letter with two rings in it and a breast pin I suppose you have got it before now I wrote a letter to Arch last Sunday tell me how you are getting along I am doing very well now Edward utter is in a...

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Sends salutations to family and prizes his mother's gift. Expresses a desire to write to friends. Describes camp life, the horrors of war, and the surrounding physical environment near the Cumberland river. Surprised about seeing a name written on the side of a cliff.

Scope and Contents Note Mentions his well and hearty condition, camp religious services and his salary. Describes his camp location, the Confederate evacuation of Lookout Mountain, and Union plans to march on Atlanta. Expresses joy at Meade's success. Details the tough battles against Confederates near Chattanooga. Explains how Union forces occupied salt mines (Nicajack Cave ) and predicts victory for the Union. Describes the superiority of Union troops, which mowed rebels ...

Scope and Contents Note I take this opportunity of writing and answering your kind and welcome letter dated the 15th and I received [sic] it the 22nd of Jan. I am well and hearty as usual. We have pretty weather here Now, I am writing this letter on the Breast Works at White sides mother we have a very long march to under go we started yesterday morning to go to Knoxville which is one hundred and fifty miles Our whole division is started and I can't tell when we can get there the Weather here is Just like spring...

Scope and Contents Note Discusses his health and weather conditions. Mentions the furlough of the 21st Kentucky and the good health of his compatriots. Expresses his love to soldier. Describes rail travel from Nashville to Chattanooga. Saw General Grant, Butterfield, and Smith. Misses family and expresses a desire to visit home. Mentions Sherman's Atlanta Campaign. Describes Shellmound, the Tennessee mountains, and his splendid pen, purchased for $3.50....

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Congratulates father for finding a job and wants to live in a good house built by him. Tells about the fighting ability of his regiment and their activities in the hinterland. Describes the destruction of secesh property and his disgust for rebels. Describes how he wants his salary spent and lists family members and friends who have been sent letters. (partial document)

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This collection consists of one copy of War Ration Book For (number 107643) issued to Lillie Evans of Servilla, Tennessee in approximately 1943. In general, these books contained six types of stamp: blue (for canned foods), green (for processed foods), red (for meats, butter, fats, and oils), spare (which were validated for various types of foods based on availability), coffee, and sugar. With the exception of coffee and sugar stamps, all of these varieties are present in this book.

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In this letter written on November 7, 1863, Union soldier L. T. Mathews tells his wife of his homesickness and of how the war changes a soldier's thoughts and behaviors.

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This letter from an unknown author to a sister, Bettie Bruner, describes the author's life in Clear Creek, Tennessee during the Civil War. It relates news of the family and mentions several military events.

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This letter from an unknown author to a sister, Bettie Bruner, describes the author's life in Clear Creek, Tennessee during the Civil War. It relates news of the family and mentions several military events.

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This letter from an unknown author to a sister, Bettie Bruner, describes the author's life in Clear Creek, Tennessee during the Civil War. It relates news of the family and mentions several military events.