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Letter, F. S. Richards in Nashville, Tenn. to W. G. Brownlow, 1868 June 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: I

ALS. On letterhead of the General Superintendent's Office, Nashville and North-Western Railroad. Marked private. Urges changes in the management of the company. Says that, while General Innes has been badly treated...in the controversy with Burns, he should not stay in office. Says that there is too much politics in the management of the Road and expenses are outrageous. Discusses further the relation of politics to the railroad. In postscript denounces Burns. Enclosure: ALS; May 6, 1868, Nashville. From F. S. Richards. To W. P. Innes. Marked copy. On above described letterhead. Extensive discussion of various possible job cuts and salary reductions that should be instituted in order to cut operating expenses.

Dates

  • 1868 June 7

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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

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