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Title: 1846 June 14 [to] Mrs. William R. Caswell
Author : William R. Caswell
Recipient : Elizabeth C. Caswell
Date Created: 1846-06-14
Abstract: This document is letter dated June 14, 1846 from William R. Caswell to his wife in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Caswell writes that he is marching his troops to Memphis where they will go to Mexico to fight in the Mexican-American War.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003005
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| 602 |
Title: 1846 Oct. 2 [to] Mrs. Elizabeth Caswell
Author : William R. Caswell
Recipient : Elizabeth C. Caswell
Date Created: 1846-10-02
Abstract: This document is a letter dated October 2, 1846 from Captain William R. Caswell to his wife, Elizabeth. Captain Caswell was one of many Tennessee volunteers who served in the Mexican-American War. He writes about the recent battle in Monterey, and gives his wife advice on business at home.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003000
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| 603 |
Title: 1847 Mar. 29 [to] Mrs. W[illia]m R. Caswell
Author : William R. Caswell
Recipient : E.C. Caswell
Date Created: 1847-03-29
Abstract: This document is a letter written by William R. Caswell to his wife on March 29, 1847. In the letter, Caswell states that he is stationed near Vera Cruz and gives accounts of events going on in the war and with himself. He describes buildings in the area, some of which have been destroyed by bomb shells. Caswell expresses the mood of the men and his desire to come home, as well as describing the character of several other soldiers. Caswell concludes the letter by stating where his Regiment will be stationed next, and his opinion that the war is almost over.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002992
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| 604 |
Title: 1847 Apr. 24, Camp near Jalaka [to] Mrs. W[illia]m R. Caswell, Jefferson County, Tennessee
Author : William R. Caswell
Recipient : Mrs. W.R. Caswell
Date Created: 1847-04-24
Abstract: The following document, dated April 24, 1847, is a letter written by William R. Caswell to his wife during the Mexican-American war. Caswell was one of many Tennessee volunteers to fight in the war. He writes to assure his wife that he is safe and well after the battle of Vera Cruz, and he expresses hope of returning home soon.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002989
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| 605 |
Title: 1846 Jul. 21 [to] Mrs. William Caswell
Author : William R. Caswell
Recipient : Elizabeth C. Caswell
Date Created: 1846-07-21
Abstract: This document is a letter dated July 21, 1846 from Captain William R. Caswell to his wife in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Captain Caswell writes that he is awaiting passage by steamship to New Orleans where he will then go to Mexico to serve in the Mexican-American War.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003004
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| 606 |
Title: 1846 Aug. 28 [to] Mrs. William R. Caswell
Author : William R. Caswell
Recipient : Elizabeth C. Caswell
Date Created: 1846-08-28
Abstract: This document is a letter dated August 28, 1846 from William Caswell to his wife in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Caswell served during the Mexican-American War and was part of the Tennessee volunteers. In this letter Caswell writes news of illness in the camp near Carmango, Mexico.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003001
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| 607 |
Title: 1846 Jul. 22 [to] Benjamin McCulloch
Author : William R. Caswell
Recipient : Benjamin McCulloch
Date Created: 1846-07-22
Abstract: This document is a letter dated July 22, 1846 from Captain William Caswell to his father, Benjamin McCulloch of Murfreesboro Tennessee. Caswell wrote from aboard the Steamship Champion on his wait to fight as one of the Tennessee volunteers in the Mexican-American War.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003003
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| 608 |
Title: Santa Anna's March
Arranger : William Ratel
Date Created: 1847
Abstract: This piano forte composition is supposed to be a duplication of the march "As played by the Bands of the Mexican Army On the field of Buena Vista, the night previous to the battle." "NB. This beautiful air was brought on by some Kentucky Volunteers having heard it played by the Mexican Bands at Buena Vista while on sentry duty."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: James K. Polk Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001483
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| 609 |
Title: 1838 April 18, Cherokee Agency East
Complainant : William Reid
Date Created: 1838-04-18
Abstract: This document is a sworn statement given by William Reid regarding six head of cattle killed by white men in November of 1823. Reid requests 72.00 dollars in compensation from the United States Government.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003099
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| 610 |
Title: 1847 Mar. 27 [to] Mrs. William R. Caswell, Russelville, Tennessee
Author : William Richard Caswell
Recipient : E.C. Caswell
Date Created: 1847-03-27
Abstract: This document is a letter written by William Richard Caswell to his wife from Vera Cruz, Mexico during the Mexican-American War. Caswell explains that the take over of Vera Cruz was victorious for the Americans and that his wife should hear from intelligence soon.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002993
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| 611 |
Title: 1846 Oct. 10 [to] Mrs. W[illia]m R. Caswell
Author : William Richard Caswell
Recipient : E.C. Caswell
Date Created: 1846-10-10
Abstract: This document is a letter written by Captain William Richard Caswell to his wife on October 10, 1846. Captain Caswell was a volunteer from Tennessee who served in the Mexican-American War. In the letter, Caswell expresses his unhappiness that his wife has not written to him in a while, in addition to his concern for her and their family`s health. Caswell also discusses events going on in the war and the character of the other soldiers stationed with him. He concludes the letter by expressing his, as well as another soldier`s, interest in learning to speak Spanish in order to understand what is being said around him.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002995
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| 612 |
Title: Journal entry 1846 Nov. 22
Author : William Richard Caswell
Date Created: 1846-11-22
Abstract: This document is a journal entry written November 22, 1846 by Captain William Richard Caswell. Caswell kept a journal during his service in the Mexican-American War. He comments in this entry that the Tennessee Regiment of Cavalry is strong in numbers and in health, and says that their doctor, a man named Robards, is to thank for this.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William Richard Caswell Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002994
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| 613 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 187
Applicant : William S. Carson
Date Created: 1868-05-03
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken during the war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003538
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| 614 |
Title: The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
Composer : William Shakespeare Hays, 1837-1907
Date Created: 1865
Abstract: A ballad that was written and composed by Will S. Hays for Miss Annie Cannon that tells of the death of a drummer boy at the Battle of Shiloh. The cover has a sketch of a mournful group of soldiers with the drummer boy.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Civil War in Tennessee Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001488
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| 615 |
Title: Drummer Boy of Shiloh
Composer : William Shakespeare Hays, 1837-1907
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: Civil War era song about a fallen drummer boy at the Battle of Shiloh.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001526
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| 616 |
Title: William S. Rosecrans in Stephenson, AL to Andrew Johnson in Nashville, TN
Author : William Starke Rosecrans, 1819-1898
Date Created: 1863-08-27
Abstract: Major General William S. Rosecrans writes to Military Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee about presidential orders to build the North Western Railroad. He details the military personnel available to help with the project, including engineers, troops and Colonel Thompson`s 1st and 2nd Reg`t Colored Troops. Rosecrans further explains that Col. Innes, Military Supervisor of Railroads, is to detail the number of engineers and furnish the "rolling shock" to complete the task.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001878
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| 617 |
Title: Taft, William in Washington, D.C. to Frazier, James B. in Washington, D.C.
Author : William Taft
Recipient : James Beriah Frazier, 1858-1937
Date Created: 1907-02-02
Abstract: Taft responds to Frazier`s letter which included a request by J.H. McDowell of Union City, Tennessee that confederate veterans from Tennessee be recognized by the government at the Jamestown Exposition.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: James B. Frazier Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001004
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| 618 |
Title: Discharge for James Davis
Creator : William W. Mosier
Date Created: 1865-06-05
Abstract: Discharge certificate for James Davis who served 3 years in the Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers from July 1st, 1862-June 5, 1865. Papers signed by Captain William W. Mosier.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Pearson and Davis Families. Manuscripts, 1839-1887
Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of Kingsport
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000820
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| 619 |
Title: Orders No. 25, 1838 May 17, Eastern Division, Cherokee Agency, Ten[nessee]
Signer : Winfield Scott
Signer : W. J. Wirth
Date Created: 1838-05-17
Abstract: The following document is a Military Order issued on May 17, 1838, by General Winfield Scott, federal officer in charge of Cherokee removal. Scott issued, on the authority of President Andrew Jackson, the order for federal troops to enforce the removal of all the Cherokee remaining east of the Mississippi River, according to the terms of the Treaty of New Echota, signed by a Cherokee minority in 1835. Scott divided the Cherokee Nation into three military districts in order to facilitate a speedy evacuation. The orders of President Jackson and General Scott began what was to be called the Trail of Tears, in which 15,000-20,000 Cherokee were exiled to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. An estimated one-fifth died during the whole of the journey, which lasted until the spring of 1839.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Tennessee State Library, Miscellaneous documents
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002939
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| 620 |
Title: Up With the Flag
Composer : Wm. B. Harrell
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: This piece was copyrighted "in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Confederate States of America, for the Eastern District of Virginia" and was composed for the "Fourth N.C. Troops." A rallying battle song for the Confederate troops, it is included in a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002648
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| 621 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 176
Applicant : Wyly B. Edington
Date Created: 1868-06-28
Abstract: Claims filed by Benton County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Benton County Court Records
Contributing Institution: Benton County Archive
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000996
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| 622 |
Title: Zebadiah Pike to James Robertson in Nashville
Author : Zebadiah Pike
Recipient : James Robinson
Date Created: 1796-06-05
Abstract: A letter by Zebadiah Pike, Captain, to James Robertson in Nashville, Tennessee. Pike seeks direction in dealings with Chickasaw Indians. Pike relates that Captain Parks killed Cherokee men and took prisoners in May. Pike attempted to speak to Chickasaws about a certain prisoner, but it is not clear how the talks were resolved. He asks for a "line" about what to do from Robertson.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: James Robertson Papers
Contributing Institution: Vanderbilt University Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002712
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| 623 |
Title: Amenesty Oath for J.C. Ramsey
Creator : United States of America
Date Created: 1865-11-10
Abstract: This is an amnesty oath taken by J.C. Ramsey following the Civil War pardoning him "for all offences by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied, in the said rebellion..." Andrew Johnoson was President of the United States at the time the oath was administered.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: James Gettys McGready Ramsey Papers, 1790-1912
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001303
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| 624 |
Title: American Legion and the National Sanatorium in Mountain Home, Tenneessee
Publisher : The Lester Harris Post No. 98 of the American Legion, Department of Tennessee
Date Created: 1921
Abstract: The first image in this series is a welcoming card with a sketch of two men shaking two hands. The card reads, "The Lester Harris Post of the American Legion welcomes you buddie." The second image is of Lester Harris and gives vital information on Mr. Harris, for whom this post of the American Legion was named. The card reads: "Dedicated to the memory of Lester Harris; Born Orchard Place; Johnson City, Tennessee, December 31st 1893; Wounded Compeigne, France, July 5th, 1918; Died Catency, France, July 9, 1918." The third image is a group portrait of the leaders of National Sanatorium in Tennessee. The officers were: Vice Commander, Lewis E. Shaver; Adjutant, F.J. Lindenthal; Treasurer, H.Y. Anderson; Sergeant-At-Arms, Albert Alder. The leaders of the committees were: Publicity, Quin E. Donathan; Membership, Mack Lee; Compensation, R. Bernsteine. The last image is a photograph of an American Legion gathering in the theater located on the premises of National Sanatorium at Mountain Home, Tennessee. The National Sanatorium is now known as the Moutain Home VA Medical Center or the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Museum at Mountain Home
Contributing Institution: Museum at Mountain Home-ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001591
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| 625 |
Title: Amnesty Oath
Associated name : United States of America, District of West Tennessee
Date Created: 1965-10-16
Abstract: A copy of an amnesty oath signed by a Confederate soldier, pledging allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States. The oath requires the signer to abide by all laws made during the "Rebellion" and relating specifically to the "Emancipation of Slaves." This oath was signed by W.G. Brooks of Crittenden Co., Arkansas and witnessed by W. Johnston, stamped by the District of West Tennessee and then sent to Washington. The second page is the verso which states that it is a copy of the oath. Amnesty oaths were signed by political prisoners and prisoners of war in order to be released from custody and pardoned by Lincoln.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Memphians During War
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002699
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