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Ezra T. Stringer Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2780

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of two letters regarding activities of Stringer's regiment, the 15th Ohio Infantry (Company A). In the first letter, written to a friend Ella, he discusses the Battle of Murfreesboro and the capture of General Willich. The second letter is addressed to the Regimental Quartermasters and includes instruction for a move to Nashville.

Dates

  • 1863

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection consists of two letters regarding activities of Stringer's regiment, the 15th Ohio Infantry (Company A). In the first letter, written to a friend Ella, he discusses the Battle of Murfreesboro and the capture of General Willich. The second letter is addressed to the Regimental Quartermasters and includes instruction for a move to Nashville.

Biographical/Historical Note

Lt. Ezra T. Stringer enlisted on 1861 November 26, as a Qtr. Master Sergeant. On 1861 November 26, he was commissioned into A Company of the Ohio 15th Infantry. He received two promotions during his service; to 2nd Lieutenant in 1862 January 30, and to 1st Lieutenant in 1862 November 28. He resigned on 1863 March 7.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

The Stringer correspondence was purchased by the Special Collections Library on February 27, 2006.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480