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Box 1

 Container

Contains 32 Results:

Letter, John C. Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1844 November 12

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 6
Scope and Contents Note

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.

Dates: 1844 November 12

Letter, Trewhitt & Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1845 November 14

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 7
Scope and Contents Note

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.

Dates: 1845 November 14

Letter, John C. Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1846 December 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 8
Scope and Contents Note

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.

Dates: 1846 December 7

Letter, Trewhitt & Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1847 January 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 9
Scope and Contents Note

Explains decisions in two suits involving James Park and his son.

Dates: 1847 January 29

Letter, Trewhitt & Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1847 November 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 10
Scope and Contents Note

Sends word of progress in a suit against the estate of E. C. Rice.

Dates: 1847 November 20

Letter, A. B. Beeson in Chattanooga, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1848 February 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 11
Scope and Contents Note

Report of agent in charge of the land in Hamilton County.

Dates: 1848 February 9

Letter, D. Rankin in Jasper, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1848 April 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 12
Scope and Contents Note

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.

Dates: 1848 April 8

Letter, John C. Gaut in Cleveland, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1848 July 28

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 13
Scope and Contents Note

Reports purchasing a tract of land sold at auction on Park's behalf. Requests that Park send the money to Cleveland before August 4.

Dates: 1848 July 28

Letter, D. Rankin in Jasper, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1850 September 21

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 14
Scope and Contents Note

Itemizes fees he has paid for Park and asks that his account be credited with the total.

Dates: 1850 September 21

Letter, B. M. Murphy in Jasper, Tenn. to James M. Welker in Knoxville, Tenn., 1850 December 27

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 15
Scope and Contents Note

Murphy is living William Park's land in Jasper and wants to extend his lease for another year.

Dates: 1850 December 27

Ledger and Bank Drafts, 1854 February 3-1874 May 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3, item: 1
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

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.

Dates: 1854 February 3-1874 May 1