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Letter, John Bell in Washington, D.C. to W. G. Brownlow, 1848 December 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: I

ALS. Discusses the politics of Brownlow's move of his newspaper to Knoxville. Says that Meredith P. Gentry and Hugh M. Clarke support the move, but are not specific on what help that they will provide. States that John H. Crozier has praised the Whig and would need to be conciliated if the Whig were to receive patronage printing. Discusses the possible composition of President Zachary Taylor's cabinet.

Dates

  • 1848 December 18

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 half box)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480