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Hardin P. Shannon Letter to Harmon G. Lea

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1347
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.

Dates: 1845 June 3

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  • Subject: Tennessee -- Politics and government. X
  • Subject: Grainger County (Tenn.) X