Finding Aid for the Daniel Davis Letter, 1864 April 5


MS-2943

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Will Leech, November 13, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Will Leech, November 13, 2006
Encoded by: Will Leech, November 13, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Daniel Davis Letter

Date/Date Range :   1864 April 5

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection houses a single letter from Daniel Davis to his brother. In it, Davis details his regiment's march from Nashville to Dechard, Tennessee (southeast of Tullahoma, Tennessee.) At that time, the 46th Pennsylvania was detailed to guard sections of the Nashville-Chattanooga Railroad.

Call number: MS-2943

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
The University of Tennessee Special Collections Library purchased this collection in June 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], Daniel Davis Letter, MS-2943. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

This collection consists of one folder.


Biography / History

Davis entered the army as a Private and mustered out a Sergeant. He served with the 46th Pennsylvania.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection houses a single letter from Daniel Davis to his brother. In it, Davis details his regiment's march from Nashville to Dechard, Tennessee (southeast of Tullahoma, Tennessee.) At that time, the 46th Pennsylvania was detailed to guard sections of the Nashville-Chattanooga Railroad.

Subject Terms

  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • Soldiers -- Pennsylvania -- Correspondence.
  • United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 46th (1861-1865).
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Daniel Davis Letter, 1864 April 5