Captain J. M. Cathey, in camp near Weldon, North Carolina, to his father, Col. J. Cathey, February 15, 1864. Captain Cathey writes of his personal feelings and concerns, his health, recent events, the reenlistment of fellow soldiers for additional...
James Cathey, Hiwassee, Towns County, Georgia, to Col. Cathey, November 12, 1863. James Cathey indicates that crops in his area have been ruined due to bad weather and asks Cathey’s assistance in locating corn for sale and land to rent.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina 62nd Infantry Regiment, Co. I;
T. B. Edmonston, Cumberland Gap (at the juncture of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky), to “Dear Parents and family,” July 4, 1863. Edmonston writes of recent health problems and that he will try to obtain permission to come home. Edmonston’s...
William B. Carden [also Cardin], North Carolina 16th Infantry Regiment, Co. H, stationed in Pocahantus County, Virginia [now West Virginia], to his cousin William Beezley, October 6-7, 1861. Carden discusses military actions in the vicinity of...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina 62nd Infantry Regiment, Co. I
Fragment of a letter from Ben Edmonston to an unknown recipient, and not dated. Edmonston writes about recommendations that had been made for couriers and his displeasure about the manner in which he had not being chosen.
A Nathan Hyatt enlisted...
Jno. D. Hyman, Hendersonville, North Carolina, to Col. Jos. Cathey, August 19, 1863. Hyman discusses an upcoming election and the candidates and issues involved, as well as a recent convention and the lack of a peace candidate.
Maggie Edmonston to “Dear parents & family,” July 6, 1863. Edmonston notes that she attempted to visit her parents’ home, but was unable to secure a connecting ride. She expresses her concern that she has not heard from family members...
This letter from B.B. Royall, Hewitts, N.C., to Dr. William F. Tompkins, Webster, N.C., dated January 7, 1890, concerns prospective mineral resources. The text of the letter reads: "I recd. the specimens of nickel &c. The yellow hard...
This letter from B.B. Royall, Hewitts, N.C., to Dr. William F. Tompkins, Webster, N.C., dated January 7, 1890, concerns prospective mineral resources. The text of the letter reads: 'I recd. the specimens of nickel &c. The yellow hard mineral...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina 62nd Infantry Regiment, Co. I; Cumberland Gap Campaign
Only a portion of this letter remains and is missing a signature, but is possibly from Ben Edmonston, Cumberland Gap (at the juncture of Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky), to “My Dear father & mother,” June 25, 1863. Edmonston had received...
Emma A. Shoolbred, Flat Rock, North Carolina, to Col. Cathey, March 30, 1863. Shoolbred, who indicates that she is a widow with a son in military service, writes to request Cathey’s assistance in locating corn and an ox to purchase.
The...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina 62nd Infantry Regiment, Co. I
R. P. Kelly, Zollicoffer, Tennessee, to “Dear Father & Mother & Sisters,” September 16, 1862. Kelly writes of camp life and drills, that they are stationed near a railroad, and of watching the sick and wounded from Richmond pass by, as...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina 25th Infantry Regiment, Co. B
Wiley Parris, Camp Lee, Grahamville, South Carolina, to Jane Parris, February 6, 1862. Parris writes of his health, that his unit has not yet seen military action, gives advice on planting crops, and asks Jane to settle specific debts. He notes...
J. Cathey, Hominy Creek, North Carolina, to Rev. L. F. Siler, February 22, 1861. Cathey notes that the last issue of Siler’s paper had published the proceedings of a meeting in Waynesville, North Carolina, and writes to indicate his belief that...
This photograph of Sam Carringer with two grandchildren, Jack and Roberta, was taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934. The Carringer family was one of several families in the Brasstown, N.C. area who donated time and labor to help the John C....
Minnie Tyson made braided rugs and learned her craft from her mother. Notes at the end of the paper read "I get $1.60 per sq. ft. Drugett - a big rug but not a carpet. Do own designing - stamping for hooked rugs, dyeing - Make rugs from...
This photograph of three members of the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Sunday School was taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934. This congregation adjoins the Folk School and often shared participation in programs and activities. Pictured left to...
This photograph of Bill Clayton of the Brasstown community was taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934. The Clayton family was one of several who gave gifts of time and labor to help the John C. Campbell Folk School get started. Bill Clayton was...
This photograph of Carrie Belle Brendle Clayton and Dimples Clayton was taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934. The Clayton family was one of several who gave gifts of time and labor to help the John C. Campbell Folk School get started. Carrie...
This letter to Frances Goodrich at Allanstand Cottage Industries was written by Allen Eaton and dated June 27, 1928. It was written on Russell Sage Foundation letterhead, where Eaton was working and through which he was introduced to the Craft...
