Finding Aid for the Jethro T. Hill Letter, 1864 February 3
MS-3070University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: Will Dewey, June 20, 2007
Finding Aid written by: Will Dewey, June 20, 2007
Encoded by: Will Dewey, June 20, 2007
Summary Information
Jethro T. Hill Letter
Date/Date Range : 1864 February 3
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: This collection consists of a letter from Jethro Hill, dated February 3, 1864, sent from Lenoir's Station, Tennessee, to Jodie. Hill describes a brief battle and his good living conditions. He also asks for news of the family and wonders why Jodie hasn't responded to his previous letters.
MS-3070
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
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Collection was purchased by the University of Tennessee Special Collections Library on March 4, 2007
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[Identification of Item], Jethro T. Hill Letter, MS-3070. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Biography / History
Jethro Tabor Hill was born in in about 1839 in Ohio. During the Civil War, he served in Company K of the 6th Ohio Regiment. He was promoted from Private to Corporal on December 10, 1861 and to Sergeant on September 10, 1862. He died on May 2, 1910 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of a letter from Jethro Hill, dated February 3, 1864, sent from Lenoir's Station, Tennessee, to Jodie. Hill describes a brief battle and his good living conditions. He also asks for news of the family and wonders why Jodie hasn't responded to his previous letters.
Subject Terms
- Hill, Jethro Tabor, 1839-1910.
- Soldiers -- Ohio -- Correspondence.
- United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1864).
- Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Jethro T. Hill Letter, 1864 February 3 Scope Note: Lenoir's Station East Tenn. & Virginia R. R.
Feb 3rd/64
Dear Jodie,
I received a letter from you on the 21st of Dec, and answered it on Christmas, and have been waiting for an answer very patiently ever since, until I have already give up receiving one in despair. What is the matter? Is it your fault, or is it the fault of the mail? I will not lay the blame on you, for I can hardly think that--for you have always been pretty prompt in answering my letters. I would like to hear from you once more, and would feel very thankful if you would answer this as soon as you receive it. This is such a lonesome place, and I am always glad when I receive a letter so I will have something to read. So please act accordingly. Since I heard from you last we have had a small fight with the rebels, but I escaped unhurt. We had it pretty rough for about one hour, when night put an end to the (?). Our loss were 9 wounded and 2 missing, supposed to have been taken prisoners. We have been stationed at this place now for nearly 2 weeks, but how long we will remain here is hard to tell. We received marching orders yesterday morning and started for Knoxville, but only got 2 ½ miles when the order was countermanded, and we returned back to camp, a glad set of men, I do care about leaving this place soon, for we have got good quarters built. Our Corps has been on the march nearly all the time since we left Chattanooga I think it is about time we were resting a little.
I received a letter from home yesterday. Your folks and mine are all well, Bill (Cruletfield?) and family is going to move over to Harbine's Station on the (?) R.R. in the Spring. I also received a letter from "Mrs. Lillie Cook" formerly Miss Lillie Fish. She and her husband are living at Warren, Trumbull Co. Ohio, She said I should give you her best respects when I wrote to you, Luther is at Knoxville, It is only 23 miles from here, and if I get a chance I intend calling on him. The weather for the last 2 or 3 weeks has been delightful, but last night it changed, and today is quite cool, I see by the papers that the winter was unusually cold in the North. I was pretty cold here during the holidays also. Well Jodie, I must get ready for battalion still and must close this. I am well and earty and hope this may find you the same. Write soon and direct to Chattanooga. Love to you.
Affectionately, J.Hill
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