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Contains 16 Results:

Letter, William Park in Franklin, Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1837 June 28

 File — Folder: 2, item: 1
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Discusses crops around Franklin, prevailing sickness, and the gubernatorial election.

Dates: 1837 June 28

Letter, Richard Ashhurst & Sons in Philadelphia, Pa. to James and William Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1838 December 28

 File — Folder: 2, item: 2
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Encloses a letter from Joseph L. Williams and asks the Parks to talk with Williams about a claim.

Dates: 1838 December 28

Letter, Trewhitt & Gaut in Cleveland Tenn. to James Park in Knoxville, Tenn., 1844 February 10

 File — Folder: 2, item: 5
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Explains inadvisability of taking deposition from McAlister and the firm's legal opinion on the suit James Park vs. John Rice.

Dates: 1844 February 10

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

 File — Folder: 2, item: 6
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 7
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 8
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 9
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 10
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 11
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 12
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 13
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 14
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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 — Folder: 2, item: 15
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Murphy is living William Park's land in Jasper and wants to extend his lease for another year.

Dates: 1850 December 27