Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This broadside, entitled A Brief Account of the Execution of the Six Militia Men recounts the story, as told by an eye-witness, of the six who were executed in February of 1815 under the orders of General Andrew Jackson. The broadside discusses in detail Colonel Russell's (who oversaw the execution) feelings on the matter, the pleas of Harris and Lewis, two of the militia men, and of Lewis not dying immediately after being shot. The document goes on to state that after some debate the House...

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This lithograph, slightly water-stained, records the senate's vote for impeachment, held on May 16 (Article 11) and May 26 (Articles 2 and 3), 1868. It is signed by Salmon P. Chase, Chief Justice, and John W. Forney, Secretary. Below their names are listed 35 signatures of those voting guilty and 19 signatures of those voting not guilty. The senators from Tennessee, Joseph S. Fowler and David T. Patterson, voted not guilty.

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This double-sided broadside presents the President's Message to the Senate and House of Representatives on December 13, 1866. Johnson opened by reviewing the progress of restoration since December 4, 1865, then asked Congress to accept the credentials of the representatives from the states that had engaged in the rebillion (sic). He presented many reasons, both constitutional and practical, then moved on to topics of domestic and foreign affairs. Following the President's Message is an...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This long broadside is addressed To the Freemen of the Third Senatorial District, composed of the counties of Greene, Cocke, Sevier and Blount. In it, Lloyd Bullen addresses the reasons he should be reelected to the Tennessee state senate. Amidst many insults to his opponents, he promises to vote against renewing corrupt bank charters and to abolish the expensive Chancery Courts. He calls William Brownlow a foul whelp of hell, claims that the other candidate, David Stokely, will vote for...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This broadside, apparently a newspaper supplement, explains Fitzgerald's opposition to an upcoming bill that would increase taxes in Tennessee. He blames fiscal policies of previous administrations, particularly in regard to railroad bonds, as well as improper or fraudulent behavior of several officials. He also claims that the comptroller, Harris, projects that there will be no deficit so a tax increase is unnecessary. Finally, he recommends cutting government expenses rather than...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This circular is addressed to the voters of the second congressional district of Tennessee in order to announce Churchwell's candidacy for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, running against Horace Maynard. His primary issues in the circular are to defend himself against negative claims reported in the Knoxville Register on June 22 and 29, and to criticize Maynard for some essays he published in the Times under a false name. Churchwell includes a letter written by John Bell on...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This muster roll lists the names and ranks of the 85 men serving in the 1st Regiment of Tennessee Militia under Captain William McKay from June 20, 1814, to January 27, 1815. Besides Captain McKay, the regiment consisted of three lieutenants, five sergeants, six corporals, an ensign, a drummer, a fifer, and 68 privates. Many of the names include comments about illnesses, promotions, transfers, desertions, and deaths. At the bottom, the document is certified by Captain Mckay and by Robert...