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Plans for Knoxville's First Jail, 1807 May 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

This document lists materials and costs for the building of Knoxville's first jail (at a total cost of $824.80). This document lists materials and costs for the building of Knoxville's first jail. Dated May 9, 1807, it is labeled "Long and Booths Bill." The work includes such tasks and materials as hanging dungeon grate, fixing trap door in Garret, and putting grates in window frames. The bottom of the first page bears the name "P Miller" in pencil. The recto page also has various calculations.

Dates

  • 1807 May 9

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

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