William Henry Palmer with his Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) medallion. Palmer was born November 11, 1842, in Holmes County, Ohio. His family moved to Defiance County, Ohio, around 1850. Palmer enlisted in April 1861 and served in the 14th...
William & Sara McDonald's wedding photograph. The couple were married on June 2, 1856. William (1838-1899) joined Co. C, Gantt's 9th Bn., Tenn. Cav. Regt., CSA, during the war. He fought at Forts Henry and Donelson (1862). Unlike most at Ft....
W. M. Canada's application to a Confederate Veteran's Home from January 4, 1901. Canada presents proof of his service and wounds obtained during combat in the U. S. Civil War in service of the Confederacy. The application was rejected without...
Vessel portion of leather canteen recovered from Fort Donelson battlefield, with metal rim and brackets but missing straps, cap, and neck. Exhibited at the Carnegie Center in Jackson, Tenn.
Various size mortar rounds. Eight stone ordnance mortar rounds excavated about 30 or 40 feet from Morter and French's Battery. These were never used as there were no mortars at Fort Donelson. They were used at West Point as practice rounds.
Tintype of William Henry Palmer as a lieutenant in the 68th Ohio Vol. Reg. Palmer was born Nov. 11, 1842, in Holmes County, Ohio. His family moved to Defiance County, Ohio, around 1850. Palmer enlisted in Apr. 1861 and served in the 14th Ohio...
Tintype of Rube and Martha Wallace, parents of Madison Monroe Wallace, who served with Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry and was captured twice, once at Fort Donelson and again at the Battle of Nashville. The Wallaces are buried at Lee's Cemetery in...
Three-quarter length portrait of Colonel Frank N. McNairy in Confederate uniform. His right hand rests on the hilt of a sword and in his left he holds a slouch hat at his hip. Written beneath the image is, "Killed at the second battle of Fort...
This sword likely belonged to Col. Alfred Harris Abernathy, 53rd Tenn. Inf. Regt., CSA. Harris joined the Confederate Army on Dec. 6, 1861, after his brother John died of wounds sustained at the Battle of Cheat Mt., W. Va. Col. Harris surrendered...
Composite photographs; Portrait photographs; Memorial works
Surviving staff of Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry unit are featured in composite form; oval images of Charles Anderson, J. B. Cowan, George Dashiel, Samuel Donelson, W. M. Forrest, and John W. Morton surround the central photo...
Special Field Order No. 69 from Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland, calling for creation of a commission to investigate damages sustained by Nashville citizens and their property during Federal occupation.
Shadowbox containing items found at Ft. Heiman, Kentucky, includes bullets, buttons, and a buckle. Fort Heiman is located near Fort Henry and Fort Donelson.
Ruby ambrotype of William Henry Palmer. Palmer was born Nov. 11, 1842, in Holmes County, Ohio. His family moved to Defiance County, Ohio, around 1850. Palmer enlisted in April 1861 and served in the 14th Ohio Vol. Reg. He saw action in the...
Report of the Confederate soldiers from Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia killed, wounded, missing, or escaped from Fort Donelson. Shows a total of 15,246 engaged, 949 wounded (not surrendered), 273 killed,...
Military depots; Military life; People; Wooden buildings; Historic buildings; Storehouses; Warehouses; Guards; Standing
Rear view of Eaton Depot with a soldier standing guard. The Capitol, Downtown Presbyterian Church and Maxwell House Hotel are visible in the background. An inscription in the lower left corner reads, "James F. Rusling, Nash."
Proclamation to the citizens of Tennessee issued by Military Governor Andrew Johnson, condemning the rebellion but offering to return civil government to Tennessee and protect its citizens. He states he will appoint citizens loyal to the...
Print showing Federal soldiers assaulting Confederate troops in the forest around Fort Donelson. Reverse of print has articles, poetry, and news columns.
Portrait of Capt. Robert Laird Evans, Co. I, 53rd Tenn. Inf. Regt., CSA. Evans was taken prisoner at Fort Donelson and sent to Johnson's Island Prison (Ohio).
