Gold-framed ambrotype of Confederate soldier Elijah Anderson (circa 1816-1862) in civilian clothes. Pinned to his left lapel is a ribbon displaying the name "Anderson."
Hand-drawn and handwritten table names each company commander with a report of ordnance in his unit: carbines, pistols, sabres, horse equipment, and statement of condition.
Interior image of the Union Gospel Tabernacle including the audience and the Theodore Thomas Orchestra performing at a benefit staged by the Ladies' Hermitage Association to fund the preservation of The Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson.
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Large Butterfly quilt hanging from a clothesline. The quilt has alternating blocks of light and dark green set on point, so they appear as diamonds. A butterfly with brown-and-tan-checked wings is appliqued within each light green square.
Letter from A. C. Montgomery to G. R. Rutledge describing status of business in Maryville, local elections resulting in the election of "Union men," the outcomes of battles involving Sterling Price, the death of Benjamin McCulloch, and the status...
Letter from G. R. Rutledge to Robert Rutledge commenting on the prices of provisions in the region, the lack of certain goods, and his need to purchase a horse. He expresses concern for Robert's health and provisions and is worried about Gam...
Letter from John R. Ross to his father, Green H. Moss, on the back of the letter to his wife. Letter concerns his father's health and hopes in receiving a letter from home.
Letter from Lick Creek, Tenn., from John Ray Moss to his wife Nancy concerning his health and his hopes to receive a letter from home soon. Moss served in Co. I, 43rd Tenn. Infantry (5th East Tenn. Volunteers), CSA. The letter includes an image of...
Letter from Mary Minerva Rutledge to her sister concerning the health of an individual named "Green," the mischievous activities of "Lincolnites," and her husband Robert Rutledge.
Letter from Robert Rutledge describing a Union cavalry raid on his camp in which several men were wounded or captured and also a fight beween Harry Henry and an artilleryman in the camp. He asks about the condition of Mr. Runion, who has small pox;...
Letter from Robert Rutledge expressing concern for his sick son, correcting an earlier assertion that a member of his company was killed, and describing plans to buy land in Texas. He asks his wife to buy needed provisions without concern for...
Letter to his wife apprising her of conditions in camp with Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston's Confederate army in Kentucky and inviting her to come visit. Johnston had attempted to establish a defensive position around Bowling Green to thwart an...
