Narrative of William A. Dycus, Co. D, 28th Tenn. Inf. Regt., CSA, as told to his daughter, Etta Dycus Hix. He refers to events that took place in November 1862 and discusses being under fire in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and retreating to Chickamauga. He...
Scott writes after a rainy night, "I am in great surpence [sic] to hear from you I slept standing under a Tree." Scott mentions the "great victory" at the Battle of Murfreesboro (Stones River). He implores his wife to not let the children forget...
William Addison Abernathy, C. S. A., seated in uniform, gun in hand. Abernathy was killed in battle at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. On the back "Mammy's brother. See General Vaughn's book in my cedar chest." is written.
Dr. John Gannaway served as private in Co. A, 44th Tenn. Inf. Regt., CSA. The Union quartermaster in Murfreesboro gave the claims to his brother, R. B. Gannaway, who remained loyal to the Union, for forage at the family homestead in Rutherford...
This revolver belonged to Capt. John T. Cox, 29th Miss. Inf. Regt., CSA, out of Corinth, Miss. His name and unit are carved into the handle. Cox fought at Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, and Bentonville and was mortally wounded at the...
Funeral notice of Melissa Kirk Snell for Saturday afternoon at 2:30. The service was conducted by the Reverend R. W. Kinkley and the burial was at Evergreen Cemetery.
Order from General Bragg, issued by Assistant Adjutant General George G. Garner, congratulating the army on its role in the Confederate victory at the Battle of Hartsville and also permitting the corps engaged in that action to bear the name of the...
Agreement between Wainwright and Cornelius for the construction of approximately 2,000 headboards for graves at a cost of $0.75 each. Stipulates where headboards are to be delivered, their appropriate dimensions, and specifications for...
Sam Paschal of Murfreesboro, Tennessee is pictured riding champion Tennessee walking horse "Beloved Belinda." The owner of the horse is Miss Gene Wild of Sarcoxie, Missouri.
