Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters

Finding Aid for the Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters, 1863-1865

MS-2216

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Encoded by: Erin Lawrimore, May 10, 2006

Summary Information

Title: Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters

Date/Date Range : 1863-1865

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
The Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters, 1863-1865, is composed of four letters -- three to Mackay and one from Mackay -- describing the distribution of supplies for the Army of the Cumberland and the rebuilding of the Chattanooga water works after the Civil War.

Call number: MS-2216

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

Access and Use

Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased by Special Collections in August 1995.
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], Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters, MS-2216. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Biography / History

Colonel Andrew J. Mackay, a native of Livingston County, New York, served as the Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Cumberland. As the Chief Quartermaster, Mackay's primary duty was to provide supplies to the cavalry soldiers in the region.

Collection Scope and Content Note

The Colonel Andrew J. Mackay Letters, 1863-1865, consist of four Civil War letters -- three to Mackay and one from Mackay. The letters concern the distribution of supplies and the difficulties faced in rebuilding the Chattanooga water works after the war's conclusion.

Subject Terms

Chattanooga (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Contents List

Folder 1	Item 1	Letter from Captain P. K. Smith, Assistant Quartermaster, in Kelly's Ferry to Colonel A. J. Mackay, 1863 November 22 Scope Note: Lists supplies sent to Chattanooga and Brown's Ferry.
Folder 1	Item 2	Letter from L. B. Sutton in Chattanooga to Colonel A. J. Mackay, 1864 April 23 Scope Note: Tells Mackay that General Thomas has asked to see him tonight.
Folder 1	Item 3	Letter from Colonel A. J. Mackay in Eastport, Tenn., to Captain Thomas J. Carlisle, Assistant Quartermaster, in Chattanooga, 1865 February 24 Scope Note: Describes the reorganization of the cavalry corps.
Folder 1	Item 4	Letter from the Office of the Assistant Quartermaster in Chattanooga (no name given) to Colonel A. J. Mackay, 1865 October 5 Scope Note: Details difficulties in repairing the Chattanooga water works. Provides an estimated cost for completion.