The following is a chronological list of original documents from the Sarah Thompson Papers which are available on-line. Each of these items has been transcribed and scanned. By clicking on any of the items listed, you will have access to both a scanned image of the original document as well as a transcription of each item. Please note that transcriptions are as literal as possible and therefore reflect the grammar and spelling of the original author.
November 13, 1859. Thompkinsville, KY. From Sarah Thompson to her sister with a note to Dorcas A. Lane. Personal correspondence after Thompson's recent move to Thompkinsville, KY. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
September 3, 1864. Greenville, TN. Sarah Thompson's account of Morgan's defeat. Testimonial about Thompson's role in the defeat of General John Hunt Morgan with descriptions of her travels and her work for the Union. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
November 7, 1864. Nashville, TN. From President Andrew Johnson. Letter of introduction and testimonial to Thompson's character. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
November 27, 1864. Louisville, KY. From A.B. Stevens to Sarah Thompson. Personal correspondence concerning Thompson's stay in Cincinnati, OH. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
January 14, 1865. Cincinnati, OH. From H.H. Horton to Sarah Thompson. Request that a description of charitable refugee relief be included in Sarah Thompson's upcoming speech. The letter also includes description of the conditions of refugees. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
May 18, 1865. Chagrin Falls. From J. Graham to Brother Peate. Letter of introduction recommending Sarah Thompson as a public speaker who will be well-received and who needs the work. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
May 19, 1865. Cleveland, OH. From Sarah Thompson to her sister. Personal correspondence describing Thompson's employment and her requests for news from home. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
June 16, 1865. Headquarters, District, E. Tennessee. Letter from E.J. Brooks to Sarah Thompson. Personal correspondence concerning Sarah Thompson's friends at a camp in Tennessee. Also contains details of events at the camp. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
November 28, 1865. New Brighton, PA. From Pastor W. Reeves. A general letter of recommendation regarding Sarah Thompson's speaking ability. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
April 13, 1876. Washington, D.C. From E.J. Brooks to the Office of the Commissioner of Claims. A testimonial concerning Sarah Thompson's activities as a spy which supports her account of Morgan's defeat. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
July 10, 1877. Washington, D.C. From S.G. Carter to Gen. McCormick. A letter of appeal to the Acting Secretary of the Treasury about Sarah Thompson's recent job loss. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
January 15, 1878. Washington, D.C. From S.G. Carter. A testimonial concerning Sarah Thomson's war-time service. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
April 19, 1879. Washington, D.C. From Sarah Thompson to Hon. John Sherman. An account of Sarah Thompson's life and struggles written as an appeal for her to receive monetary aid. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
June 3, 1882. [location unknown] From M.J. Foote to Gen. W.W. Dudley. A letter of introduction for Sarah Thompson in her ongoing pursuit of stable employment. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
July 7, 1882. Washington, D.C. From John B. Brownlow to Hon. W.W. Dudley. Another letter of introduction for employment at the Office of the Committee of Pensions. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
March 17, 1896. Washington, D.C. From Sarah Thompson to Mr. Pickles, a member of the House of Representatives. A request that Pickles introduce a bill guaranteeing her a pension. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
May 7, 1898.Washington D.C. Army Nurse's Pension Certificate The certificate issued to Sarah Thompson when she was granted a pension. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)
[Date and location unknown] From E.J. Brooks to [unknown]. An incomplete letter of recommendation demanding that Sarah Thompson receive recognition for her struggles and achievements. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)