Hardin P. Shannon Letter to Harmon G. Lea
This letter, to Harmon G. Lea, shares Hardin Shannon's concerns about the upcoming election for representative from Grainger County, Tennessee, and discusses Shannon' 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
Language of Materials
This material is in English.
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Extent
1.6 Linear Feet (1 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' 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