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| Title: | [Letter] 1847 Apr. 24, Camp near Jalaka [to] Mrs. W[illia]m R. Caswell, Jefferson County, Tennessee / W[illia]m R. Caswell :a machine readable transcription of an image |
| Author: | Caswell, William R. |
| Availability: |
This work is the property of the McClung Historical Collection, Knox County Public Library, Knoxville, TN. It may be used freely by individuals for research, teaching, and personal use as long as this statement of availability is included in the text. For all other use contact the Manager of the McClung Historical Collection, 500 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37902-2505. (865) 215-8801. |
| Date: | April 24, 1847 |
| Extent: | 3p |
| Summary: | 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. |
| Collection: | William R. Caswell Papers |
| Box: | MS-18, b1 |
| Folder: | 4 |
| Document: | mc016 |
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