Elliott, Johnson & Co. Letter
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
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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