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Finding Aid for the Amos Guthrie Letter, 1864 March 30


MS-2945

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Will Leech November 15, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Will Leech November 15, 2006
Encoded by: Will Leech November 15, 2006

Summary Information
Title: Amos Guthrie Letter

Date/Date Range :   1864 March 30

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection contains a letter written by Amos Guthrie to his father in New Rumley Township, Ohio. Guthrie was stationed in Knoxville, Tennessee. He attacks Copperheads and gives a rather detailed account about "washday" and the condition of his socks.

Call number: MS-2945

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
The 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], Amos Guthrie Letter, MS-2945. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

This collection consists of one folder.


Biography / History

Amos Guthrie was born to Samuel and Catherine Guthrie in New Rumley Township, Ohio in about 1844. He had two known siblings: Sarah (born about 1848) and Mary (born about 1861). He enlisted in the United States Signal Corps on 22 December 1863 and served in the Southeastern United States during the Civil War. Guthrie died in Chattanooga, Tennessee on 4 August 1864.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection contains a letter from Amos Guthrie to his father in New Rumley Township, Ohio written while Guthrie was stationed in Knoxville, Tennessee. Guthrie attacks Copperheads and specifically complains of New Rumley Township's history of voting for Copperhead officials. Guthrie recounts seeing General Scholfield, saying "his hair is already tinged with grey although he is only 35 years old" . He goes on to describe the dwindling Union forces in Knoxville as they go home of furlough. He also gives a rather detailed account about "washday" and the condition of his socks.

Subject Terms

  • Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence.
  • Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Protest movements.
  • Copperhead movement.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
Amos Guthrie Letter, 1864 March 30