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Letter from Aaron V. Brown to Peter Vroom emphasizing the political climate of the time, 1842 August 24

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
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This collection contains a letter from Aaron V. Brown to Peter Vroom, August 24, 1842, written while Brown was serving his second term in the House of Representatives. In the letter, Brown discusses the current political situation in Washington before Congress breaks for summer recess. He writes of pending legislation, prospective Democratic candidates in various areas, and active political figures of his time. He finishes his letter with the declaration... that "the election news is as you have seen very favorable & I doubt not Tennessee is now securely Democratic for the future."

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Dates

  • 1842 August 24

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480