Finding Aid for the James R. Bell Letter, 1865 March 22
MS-3063University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: Will Dewey, June 18, 2007
Finding Aid written by: Will Dewey, June 18, 2007
Encoded by: Will Dewey, June 18, 2007
Summary Information
James R. Bell Letter
Date/Date Range : 1865 March 22
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: This collection consists of a letter written from a "camp in the field near Chattanooga" from James R. Bell to a Miss Ella Bell. He desires to "perpetuate a friendship I esteem as almost sacred" with her and asks of news of her and her brother George.
MS-3063
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
Collection was purchased by Special Collections on February 10, 2007.
Collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
[Identification of Item], James R. Bell letter, MS-3063. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Biography / History
James R. Bell was a private in the 2nd Missouri Cavalry, also known as Merrill's Horse, fighting for the Union.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of a letter written from a "camp in the field near Chattanooga" from James R. Bell to a Miss Ella Bell. He desires to "perpetuate a friendship I esteem as almost sacred" with her and asks of news of her and her brother George.
Subject Terms
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Soldiers -- Missouri -- Correspondence.
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James R. Bell Letter, 1865 March 22
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