Plans for Knoxville's First Jail
This document lists materials and costs for the building of Knoxville's first jail (at a total cost of $824.80). This document lists materials and costs for the building of Knoxville's first jail. Dated May 9, 1807, it is labeled "Long and Booths Bill." The work includes such tasks and materials as hanging dungeon grate, fixing trap door in Garret, and putting grates in window frames. The bottom of the first page bears the name "P Miller" in pencil. The recto page also has various calculations.
Dates
- 1807 May 9
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This document lists materials and costs for the building of Knoxville's first jail. Dated May 9, 1807, it is labeled "Long and Booths Bill."
Biographical/Historical Note
No biographical information is available.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single oversized folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections in 1996.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository