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R. M. Rucker Letter, 1863 March 21

 Item — Box: 4273.001, Folder: 025

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one letter from Confederate soldier, R. M. Rucker. Rucker wrote to his mother in March of 1863 from Tullahoma, Tennessee. In the letter he refers to the fight at Murfreesboro and refers to Union soldiers stripping the people of their corn and stock.

Note: Envelope addressed to "Samuel R. Rucker," but the letter is addressed to "Mother."

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 March 21

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Formerly MSS.1951

Processing Information

Processed by Faith White and Donnelly Lancaster Walton, 2007.

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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