The Harrison Family Papers are comprised of 17 personal letters written primarily between Mr. J. S. Harrison and his wife, Julia E. Harrison during his enlistment. Letters from Julila and Mr. Harrison's family are also included; a letter from Sallie (unknown relation) to a Mr. West; and one from Sallie writing to her husband.

Mr. J. S. Harrison, from Liberty, Tennessee, fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War where he served as a surgeon and later a commissary.

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