J. H. Lowenstein & Brothers Petition
On February 11, 1867, J. H. Lowenstein and Brothers petitioned the court in Memphis, Tennessee for a mandamus against John Logue, clerk of Shelby County. The wholesale dry goods company had paid their taxes with notes from the Bank of Tennessee, which Logue did not accept and therefore would not reissue the company's business license. Also included is a note from John Donovan, the clerk who transcribed these proceedings; an itemized Bill of Costs for $15; and a stained cover sheet dated March 24, 1868.
Dates
- 1867 February 11
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
On February 11, 1867, J. H. Lowenstein and Brothers petitioned the court in Memphis, Tennessee for a mandamus against John Logue, clerk of Shelby County. The wholesale dry goods company had paid their taxes with notes from the Bank of Tennessee, which Logue did not accept and therefore would not reissue the company's business license. Also included is a note from John Donovan, the clerk who transcribed these proceedings; an itemized Bill of Costs for $15; and a stained cover sheet dated March 24, 1868.
Biographical/Historical Note
Brothers Jacob H., Morris R., David C., and Henry M. Lowenstein (sometimes spelled Loewenstine) operated a dry goods business, J. H. Lowenstein & Co., at 231-233 Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee.
Brothers Benedict (d. 1879), Bernard, and Elias (1835-1919) Lowenstein were all sons of Leopold and Sarah (Born) Lowenstein. They operated B. Lowenstein and Bros. (also a dry goods store) at 242 Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Special Collections purchased these materials in July of 1987.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository