Ammunition supposedly fired in Franklin, Tennessee during the Civil War. The minie balls are believed to be of Confederate origin due to the number of rings (2) at the base.
Letter from M. B. Carter to Tod Carter. The letter was written to Tod while Tod was a prisoner of war at Johnson's Island. The letter is part of a larger collection available on microfilm as TSLA Mf. 1971.
Letter from D. B. Cliffe to Moscow Branch Carter. Carter, from Franklin, Tennessee, served with Company H, 20th Tennessee Infantry, CSA until he was captured at Mill Springs, Kentucky in January 1862. Cliffe, the regimental surgeon, writes, "My...
The Battle of Franklin was a hard fought battle in which many men died. The battle flags of both the United States and the Confederacy are clearly shown in this postcard which was copied from an original Kurtz and Allison stone lithograph.
Cartoons (Commentary); Political cartoons; Propaganda; Publicity; Public opinion; Slogans; Press
This patriotic newspaper cartoon/promotion for the Guard appearing in the Williamson County News features in the upper right-hand corner an image of a shadowy,helmeted soldier with his weapon raised. The accompanying text emphasizes the wide range...
Centennial celebrations; Historical reenactments; War
Two-page correspondence from Donald A. Ramsay (General in the Confederate High Command) to Steve Lawrence (Williamson [County] Civil War Centennial Committee), on The Confederate High Command stationery, describing the plans for the Battle of...
Centennial celebrations; Historical reenactments; War
Battle of Franklin Centennial Participants medal. The medal is round with two images of Civil War soldiers. The text on the medal reads "Battle of Franklin Centennial Participants, November 1864-1964."
Battlefield in front of Franklin, Tennessee, where the United States Forces, consisting of the 4th & 23d Corps and the Cavalry Corps M.D.M. [Military Division of the Mississippi], all under the command of Major General J. M. Schofield, severely...
Hand-drawn map of Franklin showing locations of the fort, major streams, roads, and the railroad. The map includes a chronology of action of both Federal and Confederate troops near Franklin from March 1862 to December 1864.
Hand-drawn map of the Battle of Franklin, December 17, 1864, showing major roads, towns, and waterways. Features include the positioning of the infantry line on a hill on the northwest side of the Harpeth, the site of the rally at Harpeth Creek,...
Rough sketch from John Johnston's Civil War Reminiscences of the battlefield for the Battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864, showing the Franklin-Columbia Pike, Federal trench, Confederate lines, and topographic features.
Hand drawn map of the country bewteen Franklin and Columbia featuring the positions of roads, railroads, and the Duck River. Also provides the names of towns and the owners of individual property. The map was made under the direction of Captain...
Battle of Franklin map featuring movements of the forces and diagrams of the city of Franklin and of the Strickland Reilly Casement and other fortifications. The map also features engraved images of Carnton Gallery Confederate Mortuary and Carter...
