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Correspondence.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:

A. Stael Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2798
Abstract

This collection consists of a letter written by A. Stael, dated January 26, 1826. The letter was written in French.

Dates: 1826 February 26

Addie Pike Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3160
Abstract

A handwritten letter and envelope from Addie Pike of Salem, Massachusetts, to her brother Edwin R. Pike of Nashville, Tennessee, dated October 26, 1864. In the letter Addie discusses their father and his health, their sister, and observing rallies for Abraham Lincoln and "little Mac" George B. McClellan.

Dates: 1864 October 26

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

Alwin Thaler Papers on Jane Merchant

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1001
Abstract

This collection contains letters between Alwin Thaler and poet Jane Merchant, as well as newspaper articles, original poems, and a speech describing Merchant's works.

Dates: 1952-1972, undated

Andrew Jackson Donelson and William Alexander Donelson Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1722
Abstract These letters, spanning 1816 to 1870, are written by Andrew Jackson Donelson of Tennessee, plantation owner and political advisor and manager, as well as nephew of President Andrew Jackson. Several letters are also written by his son, William A. Doneslon while he was at the Kentucky Military Institute. The letters cover details such as plantation management and the hiring and dismissal of employees and "negroes" as well as much time devoted to the wishing well of family members. The...
Dates: 1816 November 14-1870 September 27

Andrew Johnson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3798
Abstract

Four page personal correspondence between Andrew Johnson and his son, Robert Johnson, dated February 7, 1859 from Washington City.

Dates: 1859 February 7

Bill for Education

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3159
Abstract

A handwritten bill dated 1830 between Ezekiel Fuller and Dr. Peterson Elder in regards to the tuition for Fuller's son Arthur in the amount of $2.50.

Dates: 1830

Charles H. Roney Civil War Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3775
Abstract

Two letters from Sgt. Charles H. Roney of the Union Army to his parents, written on April 13, 1862, and June 30, 1862. He tells his parents of his company's plans to capture the Cumberland Gap and of his pay that he intends on sending home to them.

Dates: 1862 April 13, June 30

D. A. Fletcher Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1496
Abstract

This collection contains two letters from D. A. Fletcher to an individual addressed as "Kingsbury." The letters are dated November 16, 1853 and May 28, 1855. There are four sheets in total.

Dates: 1853 November 16-1855 May 28

David Farragut Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3179
Abstract

A letter from David Farragut, signed "D. G. Farragut," to E. Caylus dated March 20, 1867. In it, Farragut expresses gratitude for receiving the Abraham Lincoln bronze medal for his achievements in Lincoln's administration.

Dates: 1867 March 20

David J. Durand Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3185
Abstract

This collection consists of one letter by David J. Durand to his sisters, written February 21, 1864, describing the Federal Army's preparedness for a Confederate attack in Knoxville, TN.

Dates: 1864 February 21

Edward G. Harris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0018
Abstract

This collection consists of 41 correspondences and commentaries by Edward G. Harris to his mother, grandmother, and grant aunt during his service in the United States Army Air Force during World War II.

Dates: 1944-1945, 1984

Elijah Sterling C. Robertson Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0210
Abstract

This collection consists of photograph copies of two letters written by Elijah Sterling Robertson. One letter is written to his wife Eliza Hamer Robertson dated 1848 and the other letter was written to Sterling Robertson in 1878.

Dates: 1845, 1878

Freeman Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0807
Abstract

This collection is comprised of two letters spanning August 26 to August 31, 1847, composed by “Freeman” and addressed to “Ruthey.”

Dates: 1847 August 26-31

Gary Beck Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3658
Abstract

This collection includes one folder of two letters from Gary Beck at the University of Tennessee to his parents in Ocala, Florida.

Dates: 1911 March 19, April 8

Henry Ault Grocery Solicitation

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3618
Abstract

Henry Ault printed these solicitation letters to inform potential customers of his Grocery & Commission business on Gay Street. He specifically mentions constant and ample supplies of coffee and sugar before describing his warehouses and his consignment procedures. He closes by reminding his recipients of his long experience. This letter has been folded and mailed to Joseph Johnson Esq., a merchant in Madisonville, Tennessee.

Dates: 1848 January

Horace Maynard Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0996
Abstract

This collection features one handwritten letter from Horace Maynard dated May 10, 1878.

Dates: 1878 May 10

Isaac Anderson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0811
Abstract

This collection is a letter dated December 27, 1837, from Isaac Anderson to B.D. Brabson and L.J. Walker.

Dates: 1837 December 27

J. Douglas Bruce Letters to Professor Albert C. Baugh

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3788
Abstract

This collection consists of three letters written from the years 1917-1918 by University of Tennessee professor of English, Dr. J. Douglas Bruce. All three letters are directed to Dr. Albert C. Baugh, a renowned English professor at the University of Pennsylvania. In the letters, Dr. Bruce discusses his work as well as Dr. Baugh's work in the field of English Literature.

Dates: 1917 August 5-1918 July 9

J. S. Hanna Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3168
Abstract

A handwritten letter from J. S. Hanna to an unknown recipient written circa November 24, 1862 from Fort Saunderson, Bolivar, TN. The letter discusses his time at his time at the fort including sickness and weather.

Dates: circa 1862 November 24