Finding Aid for the B.F. Sherman Collection, 1865 July 2


MS-2159

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, May 25, 2006.

Summary Information
Title: B.F. Sherman Collection

Date/Date Range :   1865 July 2

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection consists of a receipt for corn and horses delivered to the 10th Michigan Cavalry in January of 1864 during the Knoxville Campaign.

Call number: MS-2159

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
The Special Collections Library purchased this collection 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], B.F. Sherman Collection, MS-2159. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

Benjamin F. Sherman entered the service as a 1st Lieutenant in Company M and mustered out as a Captain of Company F of the 10th Michigan Cavalry.


Collection Scope and Content Note

Post-dated receipt No. 5 Abstract of Quartermaster Stores for 112 lbs of corn for 45 horses that had been invoiced to B.F. Sherman in voucher No. 2 Abstract while serving as 1st Lieutenant Co. M of the 10th Michigan Cavalry in the month of January 1864 "during a five day stay in Knoxville, Tennessee shortly after the siege by Longstreet"

Subject Terms

  • Soldiers -- Michigan -- Correspondence
  • Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • United States. Army. Michigan Calvary Regiment, 10th (1861-1864)
Contents List
Folder   1     Item   1    
Receipt, 1865 July 2