Letter signed Thomas, La Grange, Tennessee, to parents describes activities during expedition to Tupelo, Mississippi, with brief account of skirmish near Pontotoc, Mississippi. (5 pages), 1864 July 21
Scope and Contents
The Thomas S. Hawley Papers consist primarily of correspondence from Thomas Hawley to his parents and siblings in Olney, Illinois, during his Civil War service. The collection also includes several letters from Thomas' parents to their son, and a few letters between other members of the Hawley family. The correspondence documents Thomas Hawley's Civil War service, family affairs, and life in St. Louis after the war. The collection also includes a hospital record book of the 11th Missouri Infantry (Union), kept by Hawley, which contains various lists of patients and wounded men.
Dates
- 1864 July 21
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet ( (136 items))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Hawley, Thomas S., 1837-1918 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Hawley, E.P. (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Hawley, Fannie (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Hawley, N. (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository