Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: The two items in the Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Papers, 1863, demonstrate the type of paperwork received through the quartermaster's office. In account record pages from February 1863, officials maintained a list of expenses paid as well as notes on property and vouchers received or not received.The second item, a letter from Captain C. K. Smith dated December 15, 1863, describes the opening of a new coal mine in the Kelly's Landing area. Additionally, Smith tells...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: The two items in the Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Papers, 1863, demonstrate the type of paperwork received through the quartermaster's office. In account record pages from February 1863, officials maintained a list of expenses paid as well as notes on property and vouchers received or not received.The second item, a letter from Captain C. K. Smith dated December 15, 1863, describes the opening of a new coal mine in the Kelly's Landing area. Additionally, Smith tells...

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This oath of allegiance to the United State was signed on December 13, 1862 at Fort Pillow by David Williams of Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was witnessed and signed by Capt. R. Griffin and two others.

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This collection details the history of Denmark, a town in west Tennessee. In a five-page article, J. W. Hedgepeth traces the town's development from founding through the devastation wrought by a 1909 tornado. He lists important buildings and families, and he describes the town's importance as the founding place for the Big Hatchie Association, a Baptist organization.

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This collection details the history of Denmark, a town in west Tennessee. In a five-page article, J. W. Hedgepeth traces the town's development from founding through the devastation wrought by a 1909 tornado. He lists important buildings and families, and he describes the town's importance as the founding place for the Big Hatchie Association, a Baptist organization.

Transcription of Letter Lieut. Thomas Brounell, of the United States Navy, has been with any approbation detached from duty at Sackett's Harbor, & by order of the Secy. of the Navy required to report to the Post Master Genl. for duty in inspecting the Steam Ships, which Edward Mills contracted to furnish for transportation of the mail and I do hereby appoint the said Lieut. Thomas Brounell with authority to make the inspections authorized by said contract, subject to the orders and instructions of the Post...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: In an October 15, 1856 letter to his friends, D. K. Fink of Clementsville, Tennessee, writes about his friends and family as well as his thoughts on marriage, children, religion, and politics. Fink states, "I think living single is good for my health, adding I wouldn't live with nary woman on Gods Green Earth that would hav [sic] a child much less one that would hav [sic] 2 at a time." After noting the prices that he has seen for crops and farm animals, Fink mentions an illness...

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This stereoview photograph presents a scene of the outer lines of the Federal entrenchments on the battlefield at Nashville on December 16, 1864. Tents and some detail of camp life can be seen. The card is No. 2638 in the War Views series, published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. of New York.

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: The Tennessee Mill Company Records, 1903-1909, document the business of a flour, corn meal, and feed processing factory in Estill Springs, Tennessee.Included are mentions of corn shipments in which the quality of the corn has come into question, wheat shipments in which the price paid does not compare favorably with other wheat sales, and railroad troubles in which the company is facing a roadblock in its attempt to reship grain through Nashville.The majority of the...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: The Tennessee Mill Company Records, 1903-1909, document the business of a flour, corn meal, and feed processing factory in Estill Springs, Tennessee.Included are mentions of corn shipments in which the quality of the corn has come into question, wheat shipments in which the price paid does not compare favorably with other wheat sales, and railroad troubles in which the company is facing a roadblock in its attempt to reship grain through Nashville.The majority of the...