Box 1
Contains 32 Results:
Letter, John C. Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1844 November 12
Reports that Luke Lea paid the taxes on the Hamilton County land and that Mr. Gaut and Mr. Trewhitt will try to rent the land as Park has requested.
Letter, Trewhitt & Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1845 November 14
Reports tracing a disputed land title for land in Hamilton County and requests that Park forward to him the deed for the land. Suggests that Park put tenants on the land.
Letter, John C. Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1846 December 7
Reports that the tenants are lazy and have consumed most of the corn crop. Suggests that Park remove these people and get a trusty man to serve as his agent in collecting rent and controlling crops.
Letter, Trewhitt & Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1847 January 29
Explains decisions in two suits involving James Park and his son.
Letter, Trewhitt & Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1847 November 20
Sends word of progress in a suit against the estate of E. C. Rice.
Letter, A. B. Beeson in Chattanooga, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1848 February 9
Report of agent in charge of the land in Hamilton County.
Letter, D. Rankin in Jasper, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1848 April 8
States that he has been unable to find a purchaser for land in Hamilton County. Reports on condition of two other tracts of land and his failure to find renters for the land. Suggests that Park send someone to look after the land.
Letter, John C. Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1848 July 28
Reports purchasing a tract of land sold at auction on Park's behalf. Requests that Park send the money to Cleveland before August 4.
Letter, D. Rankin in Jasper, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1850 September 21
Itemizes fees he has paid for Park and asks that his account be credited with the total.
Letter, B. M. Murphy in Jasper, Tenn. to James M. Welker in Knoxville, Tenn., 1850 December 27
Murphy is living William Park's land in Jasper and wants to extend his lease for another year.
Letter, H. A. Rutledge in Talladega, Ala. to J. M Welcker in Knoxville, Tenn., 1851 March 14
Makes arrangements to pay rent.
Ledger and Bank Drafts, 1854 February 3-1874 May 1
This collection houses correspondence, ledgers, and bank records documenting the lives of several members of the Park family in Knoxville, Tennessee and Galleighan, Ireland. Among the topics discussed are family news, national politics, and land holdings that the Parks are renting out.