Two letters on the same sheet of paper to Kittie describing military life and his affections for her. The first letter is dated Dec. 26, 1862, and the second letter is dated January 1, 1863.
Framed pictures and supporting documents of Julius Franklin Howell, who was a general in the United Confederate Veterans organization. During the war he was a corporal in Company K, 24th Virginia Cavalry. Two of the documents are dated September 9,...
"The Capture of Clarksville, Tennessee" shows a map and is numbered 9297. Other articles include "The Rebel Fort Donelson" and "Additional Details of the Battle." Both are dated Monday, February 17, 1862.
Letter from Isaac C. & David D. Huddleston, who were prisoners of war at Fort Delaware. The letter is to their father, dated October 10, 1864. The letter states they are well and in good health and hoping to receive news and clothing from home.
Silver platter, dated December 25, 1870. It was given to the Reverend Richard Riley Evans (1818-1903) by Germantown (Shelby County) Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Evans saved the church building from being burned during the Civil War. It is said...
Silver goblet, dated February 14, 1862. It was given to the Reverend Richard Riley Evans (1818-1903) by Germantown (Shelby County) Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Evans saved the church building from being burned during the Civil War. It is said...
Letter from John Wesley Teague to his father. Teague discusses whether or not he should purchase land. He states that if his father wants to buy the land he will furnish him sixty dollars. Teague served as a messenger with the 9th Tenn. Vol. Cav....
Document dated July 30th, 1863, assigning Sgt. Zina B. Chatfield as Orderly Sgt., 12th La. Inf. Regt., Vols. of African Descent. Signed by T. S. Binert, Assistant Adjutant General, by order of Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Chatfield had been...
Letter from Asa D. Oakley to wife, Mary Louisa Kennerly Oakley, dated June 25, 1864, from Point Lookout, Maryland (prison camp). Asa reports that he has been "treated mighty well" by his captors. Sgt. Oakley, from Coffee County, was in the 44th...
Letter from Oliver Rodgers to his sister, dated April 11, 1865, Blew Springs, Tenn. Oliver writes of Gen. Lee surrendering his army to Gen. Grant. "Col. Russell was at Midway [probably Greene Co.] and heard the firing in the camp and thought that...
B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) McCutchen served as a Private in Company I , 6th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, C. S. A.. He was stricken with typhoid pneumonia during the war and ultimately paid for a replacement to finish his service. In the letter, he...
.69 caliber converted smoothbore converted flintlock, Model 1842, even though dated "1852" on lockplate. Provenance uncertain, could have been used by either side. Found in Crisp home in Raleigh, Shelby County, Tenn.
1st Lt. W. P. Anthony, Co. C, 30th Tenn. Inf. Regt., CSA, wrote to his wife Bettie Anderson of Hartsville, Tenn. from Johnson's Island Prison in Lake Erie, Ohio, sharing news about prison life and family. The envelope has examiner markings from the...
Muster rolls for Co. H and Co. K, 47th Tenn. Inf. Regt., CSA, dated September 1 - December 31, 1864. Comments give details of soldiers captured, injured, and killed in both companies after the battles of Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga, Franklin, and...
B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) McCutchen was a private in Company I, 6th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, C. S. A.. His health deteriorated significantly during the war, prompting him to pay for a replacement to complete his service. In this letter, McCutchen...
Ledger book started by Jonathan Bachman and continued by son-in-law William McClellan. Colonol Foster and others commandeered Friday, September 18, 1863. Includes copy of last will and testament of Jonathan Bachman, dated March 24, 1849.
