This foot officer's sword was manufactured by Ames. Family legend states that the sword originally belonged to John Hunt Morgan and was taken when he was killed. The sword most likely belonged to a captain and not Morgan. It's a decorative sword;...
William B. Morgan, veteran, 6th Tennessee Mounted Infantry. Personal letters from Morgan may be found in "A Personal Look at the Civil War in Rhea and Meigs Counties, Tennessee," published by the Rhea County Historical and Genealogical Society....
Violin belonged to Union soldier, William B. Morgan, Company B, 6th Tennessee Mounted Infantry. Morgan was from Morgan Springs, Tennessee (Rhea County).
Razors, strap, and mirror confiscated by Cpl. Andrew Potter, 13th Tenn. Cav. Regt., from General John Hunt Morgan after Morgan's assassination in Greenville, Tenn. Family legend states that Potter was a member of the party that killed Morgan; and...
Samuel Morgan (1798-1880) seated as a desk with legs crossed as he writes in a book. Samuel Morgan was known as the "Merchant Prince of Nashville." Samuel Morgan manufactured Confederate munitions and served as Chairman of the Central Bureau of...
Samuel Morgan (1798-1880) standing, leaning next to his cane while holding glasses. Samuel Morgan was known as the "Merchant Prince of Nashville." He manufactured Confederate munitions and served as Chairman of the Central Bureau of Military...
Hand-drawn ink & watercolor of Rock Island Prison by J. M. Breeding. Possibly created for Christian Buhler, who was in the prison for 17 months and 12 days in Barracks #5. Drawing shows barracks, stockade & parapets, horses, guards, a burial...
Pen and ink drawing (possibly lithograph) of Cumberland Gap camp showing the Cumberland Gap from the south and the encampment of 14th United States Infantry Regiment, under General George W. Morgan.
Inscription and cover page of "Rifle and Infantry Tactics, Vol. II." The tome is touted as being "the only copy-right edition." It has a notice from W. J. Hardee, Colonel, Confederate States Army, inside the front cover. The notice was written from...
Inscription and cover page of "Rifle and Infantry Tactics, Vol. I." The tome is touted as being "the only copy-right edition." It has a notice from W. J. Hardee, Colonel, Confederate States Army, inside the front cover. The notice was written from...
Inoian figure carved out of soft white stone during the Civil War by Samuel Morgan (1798-1880). Samuel Morgan manufactured Confederate munitions and served as Chairman of the Central Bureau of Military Supplies in Nashville. Samuel Morgan was known...
Small broadside announcing that it shall be a misdemeanor for any person to be drunk on the public square, on the street, or in any public place. Fine not to exceed $50.00. Endorsed by Mayor J.M. Wilson and Clerk W.C. Morgan.
Orders announcing the Confederate victory at Hartsville, Tennessee, December 7, 1862, detailing how the victory was won and thanking all soldiers and officers for their contributions.
