Artillery saber that belonged to John T. Herring (October 16, 1847-January 26, 1915) of Co. B, 9th Tennessee Vol. Cav., CSA. There are no markings on the saber but it appears to be Union made.
Letter from John G. Decker to his brother Phil. In the letter John Decker comments on being court-martialed for stabbing a corporal. He also discusses the relations his Union camp has with Rebels on the south side of the Tennessee River. He...
Letter written in German from John G. Decker to his parents. He tells them about a recent illness and a brief action against Confederate soldiers that resulted in the capture of 150-200 enemy men. The stationery features a "Union Forever"...
Letter from John G. Decker to his brother Fred commenting on the availability of rations. He also mentions an incident where men from his camp eager to engage the Confederates began singing an anti-secessionist song. Decker also comments on three...
Letter to John G. Decker from a friend and fellow soldier by the name of Herman from Evansville. Herman comments on the poor appearance of Abraham Lincoln since the beginning of the war and life as a soldier. See also the John G. Decker Papers,...
Letter from John G. Decker to his brother Phil commenting about the campaign in West Tennessee and Northern Mississippi. See also the John G. Decker Papers, Mf. 1964.
Letter between two brothers of the Decker family commenting on contact with rebel pickets. The stationery features an image of George Washington along with the phrase "let us cherish his memory and emulate his example." See also the John G. Decker...
Letter from John G. Decker to his brother Fred regarding camp life during the war and various family matters. The stationery features elaborate patriotic Union symbols and a poem. See also the John G. Decker Papers, Mf. 1964.
Letter written in German from John G. Decker to his parents. He comments on his unit preparing to march and face the enemy rebels. The stationery features an image of Liberty holding a flag and the words "Our Emblem." See also the John G. Decker...
Letter written in German from John G. Decker to his parents. He comments on marching and facing the enemy in battle. The stationery features an image of General George McClellan along with the words "The Liberator of Western Virginia" and a...
Photograph of four members of the Decker family. John G. Decker, first from left, and Phillip G. Decker, second from right, are twins. Phillip G. Decker died during the war. John G. Decker was a member of Co. K, 32nd Indiana Vol., USA. Numerous...
Tintype of John Wilie Weakley (December 14, 1841-June 9, 1862). Weakley was the son of John Coffee and Clara Nancy Lamb Weakley. He was killed during the Civil War.
Tintype of John W. Weakley. John Wilie Weakley was the son of John Coffee and Clara Nancy (Lamb) Weakley. He was born on December 14, 1841, and was killed on June 9, 1862.
