Scope and Content From the Collection: This collection consists of a single letter written by Ludwell H. Estes, postmaster at Columbia, Tennessee during the outbreak of the American Civil War. Written from Columbia to Estes' brother, W. I. A. [William Isaac Addison] Estes in Corinth, the letter is dated May 12, 1861. Estes provides information on the organization of local Confederate forces and participation by family and friends. "Henry and Hunter both joined Abe Looney's Company," Estes writes, "which is now in Camp about 75...