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Daniel Bond Letter to A. J. McWhirter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1928

  • Staff Only

Collection consists of a letter handwritten by Daniel Bond concerning the 1886 Tennessee gubernatorial election. Bond, a prominent West Tennesseean, states his support for East Tennessee's choice for governor, Robert Love Taylor. The letter was written to A. J. McWhirter, the Commissioner of Agriculture for Tennessee and friend of Taylor. Handwritten in a different color ink at the bottom of the letter is the text "This is one of the most prominent men in West Tennessee" signed by "S. B. M." Also included in the collection is the original envelope, which includes the handwritten note "burn this" in addition to the address.

Dates

  • 1887 July 9

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

Collection consists of a letter handwritten by Daniel Bond concerning the 1886 Tennessee gubernatorial election. Bond, a prominent West Tennesseean, states his support for East Tennessee's choice for governor, Robert Love Taylor. The letter was written to A. J. McWhirter, the Commissioner of Agriculture for Tennessee and friend of Taylor.

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