Title: Allen J. Clifton Letter

Date/Date Range :   1864 February 20

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

In this letter to his mother (written near Knoxville, Tennessee), Allen Clifton reports on his unit's position and supplies, describes the weather, mentions that he is in good health, inquires about the health and doings of family members and friends, and asks for some postage stamps. He also asks about the "returned veterans" and solicits his mother's opinion of his decision not to re-enlist.

Call number: MS-2964

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

Aquisition Information:

The University of Tennessee Special Collections Library purchased this letter on June 8, 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], Allen J. Clifton Letter, MS-2964. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single folder.

Allen J. Clifton served with Company H of the 11th New Hampshire Infantry during the Civil War. He may have been from Easton, Pennsylvania.

In this letter to his mother (written near Knoxville, Tennessee), Allen Clifton reports on his unit's position and supplies, describes the weather, mentions that he is in good health, inquires about the health and doings of family members and friends, and asks for some postage stamps. He also asks about the "returned veterans" and solicits his mother's opinion of his decision not to re-enlist.

• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
• Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
• United States. Army. New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, 11th (1862-1865).
• Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History.