Thomas Hart Benton Letter
In an October 20, 1839, letter to an unknown recipient, Thomas H. Benton, a U. S. Senator and Tennessee General Assemblyman, describes his situation in Lexington, Virginia. Benton briefly describes selling property and his gratitude to the recipient for the "100 Satt Documents." Benton also states he is much obliged to the "Bk. Of W."
Dates
- 1839 October 20
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
In an October 20, 1839, letter to an unknown recipient, Thomas H. Benton, a U. S. Senator and Tennessee General Assemblyman, describes his situation in Lexington, Virginia. Benton briefly describes selling property and his gratitude to the recipient for the "100 Satt Documents." Benton also states he is much obliged to the "Bk. Of W."
Biographical/Historical Note
Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858) was a lawyer, editor, Senator for Missouri (1821-1851, 1853-1855), House Representative, and a Tennessee General Assemblyman. He attended Chapel Hill College (now the University of North Carolina) and William and Mary College's Law School. In the War of 1812, Benton fought alongside General Andrew Jackson. Following time spent near Nashville in the early 1800s, Benton then moved to St. Louis, Missouri, around 1815 where he edited the Missouri Inquirer and practiced law.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased in July 2000.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository