Letter, John Bell Brownlow in Washington, D.C. to J. M. Thornburgh, 1889 October
ALS. Says that he examined the arrest docket and saw that a L. Campbell was arrested for drunkenness and was told by officers present that this was L. C. Houk, who had loudly Proclaimed...he would have them all dismissed for arresting a congressman.
Describes Lt. Colonel George B. Corkhill, a district attorney and Houk's friend, as a fit companion for Houk...one of them has not been drunk for years past, that the other has not an
Discusses further the drinking habits of Corkhill and the worth of his testimony to the sobriety of Congressman Houk. Attacks Houk further. On the back of page four is a paragraph on the subject of assessments. (See above under equal
drink to match it.undated Material
the item called Note
and October 16, 1882).
Dates
- 1889 October
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 half box)
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