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Letter from Henry Cherry to Amos Gould from Knoxville, Tenn., 1865 April 21

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1, item: 6

Describes the destructed state of the churches divided and impoverished by the war. Discusses a meeting with the strongly Union Professor Lamar at Maryville College as well as an upcoming trip to Maryville to preach for a colony of good industrious Northern men. Asks Gould to write a letter of support for him for the position of State School Superintendent, as education in Tennessee has lost four years. The cause needs an Agent, or Leader.

Dates

  • 1865 April 21

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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