Finding Aid for the Colonel John T. Lockman Letter, 1864


MS-2784

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Jude Ferrara, May 23, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Jude Ferrara, May 23, 2006
Encoded by: Jude Ferrara, May 23, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Colonel John T. Lockman Letter

Date/Date Range :   1864

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection consists of a single letter from Colonel John T. Lockman of the 119th New York Infantry to Edward Dewitt in New York, N.Y. The letter, written in diary form, is address from "near Marietta, Ga." and postmarked from Nashville, Tenn. It chronicles the activities of Lockman's unit from June 22-July 6, 1864.

Call number: MS-2784

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased by the Special Collections Library on March 11, 2006.
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 John T. Lockman Letter, MS-2784. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

John T. Lockman was a civil war colonel in the 119th New York Infantry. He enlisted as a Lieutenant Colonel and later attained the rank of Colonel.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a single letter from Colonel John T. Lockman of the 119th New York Infantry to Edward Dewitt in New York, N.Y. The letter, written in diary form, is address from "near Marietta, Ga." and postmarked from Nashville, Tenn. It chronicles the activities of Lockman's unit from June 22-July 6, 1864.

Subject Terms

  • Nashville (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Letter, 1864