Box 1
Container
Contains 3 Results:
Letter, Albert Summerville in Nashville, Tenn. to W. G. Brownlow, 1872 February 12
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents Note
ALS. The President of the National Labor Union writes to complain about Tennessee resistance to reconstruction. Outrages of every kind are committed, and we are powerless to protect ourselves. Men are shot down, and nothing done. Ask if it would be possible to form a sort of home guards for the protection of each other. Has written to President Grant on the subject but has not received an answer. We must have something to protect...
Dates:
1872 February 12
Note on Calling Card, Mrs. Polk to W. G. Brownlow, 1872 April 15
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents Note
Note on Calling Card. A thank you note on her calling card from Mrs. Polk because Brownlow had sent her a newspaper. With envelope.
Dates:
1872 April 15
Letter, Schuyler Colfax in Washington, D.C. to W. G. Brownlow, 1872 April 30
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: I
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ALS. Mentions just receiving Brownlow's letter. Missed Brownlow not being in his accustomed seat in the Senate. Your punctual attendance in spite of your ill health has always been a marvel to me. Glad that the political situation is Tennessee bodes well. Discusses the possibility of his being dropped from the ticket. States the amendment to the Deficiency Bill intended to prevent rebels from getting payment for their claims out of the...
Dates:
1872 April 30