Letter, James W. Huffy in Marion, Va. to W. G. Brownlow, 1860 March 5
ALS. Discusses the death of James W. Reese from a blow struck by Brownlow's son John Bell Brownlow in a college quarrel. Says that after the fight John stated that he hoped he had killed him,
but upon discovering that Reese was dying reversed the sentiment. Also John had apparently been going around armed over the course of the two previous weeks. Discusses the trial arrangements.
Dates
- 1860 March 5
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository