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T. K. Gay Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-3167

Abstract

This collection consists of one handwritten letter, written in 1864 in Knoxville, Tennessee, by T. K. Gay of the Signal Corps to his brother Cal in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It reports that Knoxville is currently tranquil but expresses concern that John Morgan is preparing to attack. Gay hypothesizes that if Morgan were to attack he would meet strong resistance, as more troops were expected for the defense of the city. Gay also opines that the war will end soon.

Dates: 1864 August 15

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tilghman Haws Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: MS-0240

Abstract

Tilghman Haws and his son Kenneth compiled this scrapbook of Knoxville newspaper articles, receipts, Confederate money, and a Civil War letter between 1861 and 1920.

Dates: 1861-1920

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Watson B. Smith Letters

Collection

Identifier: MS-3020

Abstract

This collection houses two letters that Union soldier Watson B. Smith wrote to his mother, Mary Amanda (Birchard) Smith, on September 23, 1863 and October 1, 1863. In them, Smith discusses Union operations in the Knoxville Campaign, life in headquarters, and news from the Battle of Chattanooga.

Dates: 1863 September 23, 1863 October 1

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Watson B. Smith Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-3324

Abstract This collection houses four letters that Watson B. Smith wrote to his family in Michigan from East Tennessee during August and September of 1863. In them, he discusses the Knoxville Campaign, battles with Confederate troops and guerillas, and dealings with the civilian population, which was mostly (but not entirely) sympathetic to the Union. He also discusses his duties in headquarters, including his temporary appointment as aide-de-camp. Several letters written to and from captured...

Dates: 1863 June 28-September 17, undated

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William G. Brownlow Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-1940

Abstract

This collection consists primarily of letters documenting William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow's service as Governor of Tennessee and showing the problems that Tennessee faced during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Also included are letters to and from Brownlow's son, John Bell Brownlow.

Dates: 1848 December 18-1902 August 5

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William M. Cloer Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-2796

Abstract

William M. Cloer, a private in the 62nd North Carolina Infantry (CSA), wrote this letter to friends at home from Morristown, Tennessee on June 24, 1863. He discusses recent Yankee raids in Tennessee, specifically those made during the push towards Knoxville, and his regiment's upcoming move to Cumberland Gap.

Dates: 1863 June 24

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William Shackelford Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS-3670

Abstract

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.

Dates: 1865

Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville