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Thomas Jefferson Conely papers, 1855-1934

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Summary

Creator:
Conely, Thomas Jefferson, 1836-1899
Extent:
0.2 linear feet
Language:
English
Call Number:
851046 Aa 2 Vault
Authors:
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Scope and Content:

Letters describing his war-time activities as a first lieutenant and later a captain; includes details about the battles of Stone's River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, as well as the sieges of Kennesaw Mountain and of Atlanta. He expresses admiration for Generals Rosecrans and Thomas, tells of transporting prisoners and deserters, describes a hanging, and defines the Legion of Honor. Also contains some papers concerning his wife Lottie Langdon Conely's family and two Civil War letters to Lottie from David P. Ingraham (from Brooklyn, Mich.), a lieutenant and captain in Co. A, Ninth Michigan Cavalry, who tells about celebrating the Fourth of July and Christmas, and describes the Tennessee mountains. Includes unidentified photos of a beach party and bicyclists.

Biographical / Historical:

A resident of Jackson, Mich., Conely was first lieutenant and captain in Company K, 9th Michigan Infantry. He was taken prisoner at Murfreesboro July 13, 1862 and exchanged Dec.3, 1862. After this he was mostly on provost duty and saw little active service; he resigned from the military in October, 1864.

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Donated by Forrest V. Patch (donor no. 3969 )
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Collection

Thomas Jefferson Conely papers, 1855-1934
Call Number 851046 Aa 2 Vault
Total components 17
Items available online Online 16
Last indexed 2023-12-08