Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Winn - Cook Family Papers. Papers, 1861-1875. 1 cu. ft.
Call No.
Mss. A W776 1-24
Content
Most of the letters collected by Martha Winn-Cook were sent by her brother Robert Winn and her future husband Matthew Cook while serving in the 3rd Kentucky Cavalry. Other correspondents include Robert's wife Amelia, and neighbors William Usher, John Taylor and William Brunt. They talk about the war in a couple of different ways. There is constant references to events at home in Hancock County and Hawesville as well as the role these men had in their units. Hancock County was filled with rebel activity and many of the letters make reference to this activity.