Letter, Schuyler Colfax in Washington, D.C. to W. G. Brownlow, 1872 April 30
ALS. Mentions just receiving Brownlow's letter. Missed Brownlow not being in his accustomed seat in the Senate. Your punctual attendance in spite of your ill health has always been a marvel to me.
Glad that the political situation is Tennessee bodes well.
Discusses the possibility of his being dropped from the ticket. States the amendment to the Deficiency Bill intended to prevent rebels from getting payment for their claims out of the National Treasury
barely passed. Vice President Colfax had to cast the tie breaking vote. With envelope. Enclosure: newspaper clipping of a letter from Colfax dated February 7, 1872.
Dates
- 1872 April 30
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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