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William F. Testerman Letters, 1864-1865 (Ms1989-099)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1989-099

Dates

  • 1864 - 1865

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

First Lieutenant in Company C, 8th Tennessee Cavalry during the Civil War. Letter written July 25, 1864, from Gallatin, Tennessee, to Jane Davis. Testerman writes Jane of the love he has for her and his hopes for their future. A second letter to his family, written February 11, 1865, mentions talk of peace.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

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