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Alfred E. Waldo Letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-3184
Abstract
A single letter, written October 26, 1863, by Alfred Edward Waldo to his parents. In the letter, he details the defense of Knoxville, Tennessee against General James Longstreet's attack as well as writing of his rations and requesting for new clothes.
Dates:
1863 October 26
William J. Ricketts Letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-3461
Abstract
This collection consists of six letters that William J. Ricketts wrote to his parents in Wales, Massachusetts from October 2, 1863 to March 15, 1864. In them, he discusses camp life, poor rations, being hospitalized in Knoxville, various battles that his unit has engaged in, marching across Tennessee, citizens forming the National Guard of East Tennessee, and his plans for returning home.
Dates:
1863 October 2-1864 March 15