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Hardin P. Shannon Letter to Harmon G. Lea

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1347

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This letter, to Harmon G. Lea, shares Hardin Shannon's concerns about the upcoming election for representative from Grainger County, Tennessee, and discusses Shannon's affiliation with the Whig Party. Shannon is particularly worried that Colonel Cleveland and Esquire Moore will manipulate the election to Shannon's detriment so that Cleveland will be elected.

Dates

  • 1845 June 3

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Extent

1.6 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)

Abstract

This letter, to Harmon G. Lea, shares Hardin Shannon's concerns about the upcoming election for representative from Grainger County, Tennessee, and discusses Shannon's affiliation with the Whig Party. Shannon is particularly worried that Colonel Cleveland and Esquire Moore will manipulate the election to Shannon's detriment so that Cleveland will be elected.

Biographical/Historical Note

Hardin Porter Shannon was born on April 6, 1823 in Jefferson, Tennessee, to Joseph Shannon and his wife. He was a staunch Whig and very active in politics in Grainger County, Tennessee.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single oversize 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