Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Rowan-Saufley family. Papers, 1862-1938. 56 items.
Call No.
Mss. C R
Content
This collection consists of the correspondence and miscellanea of Sallie Rowan Saufley who, prior to her 1867 marriage, resided in McMinnville, Tenn. In a letter dated 14 Jan. 1863, Capt. A. M. Shannon of the 8th Texas Cavalry ("Terry's Texas Rangers") describes to her the role of his unit in the recent battle of Murfreesboro ( or Stones River), Tenn. In a letter dated 14 April 1863, Lt. Thomas H. Morgan of the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry laments the widespread destruction by Federal forces in middle Tenn. "How long," he continues," are such things to be tolerated." He declares, "Our Government and military leaders should take...steps of retaliation."