A three-page narrative describing how Thomas Green Ryman bought his first boat with $3,000 sewn into the lining of his coat. The story describes the number of times the steamer "Alpha" ran aground or sank, claiming the boat sank 13 times, always...
A form issued by the Confederate Secretary of War promoting W. W. Ferguson to Second Lieutenant of the Corps Engineers. The document is signed by Judah P. Benjamin, whom Jefferson Davis would appoint Confederate Secretary of State the following...
One-page printed and handwritten Board of Trade affidavit represents the oath of Joseph Ambrose that the supplies for which he requests transportation are a requirement for his family in Nashville and will be used solely for that purpose. Surveyor...
One-page printed and handwritten Board of Trade affidavit represents the oath of Henry Rhoser that the photographic supplies he requires for retail sale in Nashville will be used for approved purposes and that he is a loyal citizen. The attached...
One-page printed and handwritten Board of Trade affidavit represents the oath of S. S. Riddleburger that the restaurant supplies that he requires for his retail business in Nashville will be used for approved purposes and that he is a loyal...
Carte de visite of David Preston Sherfy. Sherfy, using the alias George W. Garber, enlisted in Co. H, 1st Ill. Cav. Regt. at Cairo, Ill., on July 17, 1861. He was promoted to full corporal and mustered out on July 5, 1862. He enlisted in Co. C,...
One page program issued for the college commencement on May 27, 1891. The program gives a complete description of the commencement activities as well as students on the program.
Certificate of pension (No. 713,317) for Emmaline Jackson, widow of Pvt. William Jackson, Co. B, 1st Tenn. Cav. Regt., USA. Mrs. Jackson was awarded a pension in the amount of $12 per month.
Charles Littrell's application for a Confederate Pension. He provides proof of his service in the Confederate Army in the Civil War as a servant to his then-owner, Jim Littrell, who served under Lieutenant Harden, Captain Cox, and Colonel Jack...
United States Bureau of Pensions form No. 529,859 issued to William Waldrup, Pvt., Co. F, 6th Tennessee Cavalry Regt., USA. The form states that William will receive $12 per month, payable quarterly beginning in February 1913. Waldrup was a farmer...
United States Bureau of Pensions form No. 780,434 issued to Lottie Waldrup, widow of Union soldier William Waldrup, Co. F., 6th Tenn. Cav. Regt., USA. The form states that Lottie will receive $12 per month beginning in March 1914, payable...
Communication from the Inspector's Office in Richmond, Virginia, on furnishing a tablular statement of the operations of an office, December 27, 1864. An example of form to be submitted each month is hand-drawn at the bottom of the letter.
One-page handwritten consolidated abstract of provisions form submitted by Lieutenant William Alonzo Wainwright, Regimental Quartermaster and Assistant Commissary of the 75th Indiana Infantry, reflecting subsistence stores sold to officers in the...
This nine-page letter written from Arthur H. Harris in Monroe, Louisiana, to his brother George Carroll Harris in Nashville is a conscious political treatise. The author is advocating and justifiying the secession of Louisiana at the upcoming...
Letter from Arthur H. Harris to his brother George Carroll Harris in Nashville. He writes of the pervading excitement that has surrounded the 1860 presidential election in his area. Though he is glad the contest is over, he acknowledges the death...
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 Gamble Rutledge to his father, G. R. Rutledge, concerning his brother Robert's regiment, his parents' desire to move to Georgia, his brigade's activities, his desire to change his position in the regiment, and the status of his wounded...
Correspondence; Mothers; Children; Families; Civil Wars; War
Correspondence from John G. Latta to his mother, Lucinda (Gilchrist). Letter is from her son in Boston and is dated August 17, 1861. He states that his family will leave Boston for Tennessee on September 3. He is very anxious to get home. He...
Correspondence; Children; Families; Civil Wars; War
Correspondence from John G. Latta to his brother, Samuel R. Latta. The four-page letter mentions John G. Latta's intention to move home to Tennessee. It also mentions that Southern sympathizers are being targeted in New England.
