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Finding Aid for the W. M. Creamer Letter, 1863 February 24


MS-2136

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Erin Lawrimore, May 8, 2006

Summary Information
Title: W. M. Creamer Letter

Date/Date Range :   1863 February 24

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
Collection consists of a letter, dated February 24, 1863 from Camp Cripplecrick, Tenn., from W. M. Creamer of the 90th Ohio Infantry to his cousin, M. C. Creamer. He discusses his religious beliefs as well as Captain Robert O. Caddy's treatment of sick young boys in Nashville.

Call number: MS-2136

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased by Special Collections in March 2004.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], W. M. Creamer Letter, MS-2136. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single letter.


Biography / History

There is a Michal C. Creamer listed on the Jefferson township, Fayette County, Ohio 1870 United States Census Population Schedule.


Collection Scope and Content Note

W. M. Creamer writes to his cousin, M.C. Creamer concerning his religious beliefs and bears testimony of his strong faith in Christ. He refers to his twenty years on this earth and hopes to live that he may become a better, nobler and "more useful man." With reluctance, he speaks of the treatment of Captain Robert O. Caddy while in Nashville toward many sick young boys who needed to return home but died under Caddy's command. In closing, he requests that his cousin and his wife return his letter and excuses his bad handwriting because the letter has been written on paper that rested on his knees.

Subject Terms

  • Soldiers -- Tennessee -- Correspondence.
  • Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal Narratives.
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal Narratives.
  • Nashville (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 90th (1861-1864).
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Letter from W. M. Creamer, 1863 February 24