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Elliott, Johnson & Co. Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1188

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In this letter to Richard H. Charles, a representative of Elliott, Johnson & Co. discusses Charles' purchase of bonds supporting the Chattanooga Union Railway Company. The author also mentions having sent Charles some circulars describing the railroad (not included), but regrets that they do not describe recent improvements.

Dates

  • 1889 August 10

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

In this letter to Richard H. Charles, a representative of Elliott, Johnson & Co. discusses Charles' purchase of bonds supporting the Chattanooga Union Railway Company. The author also mentions having sent Charles some circulars describing the railroad (not included), but regrets that they do not describe recent improvements.

Biographical/Historical Note

Elliott, Johnson & Company was established in 1874 under the name Merrick, Johnson & Company. It was briefly known as Craige, Johnson & Company before becoming more permanently established as Elliott, Johnson & Company in 1876. In 1888, its principal partners were Alfred S. Elliott, Henry H. Johnson, and Henry P. Scott. The firm conducted a general brokerage business and specialized in railroad investments.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single 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