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ALS. A letter of recommendation for Colonel J. H. McMahan for military service with the state. Contains clerk's notations.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. James W. Newman and Calvin Smith reported that Unionists in Morgan, Fentress, and Scott counties were planning to attack Major Fulkerson. Ordered Captain John Bridgemen to reinforce him. Fears that this is not enough, but the companies sent are all he can spare. States that the post is important to defend. Has been waiting for Captain Powell to arrive with the artillery from Nashville. Also looking for the Middle Tennessee regiment that was to be sent to Carter's Depot. Says that Green...

Scope and Contents Note ALS. States that Enoch Ensley's note for $6,000 is held by Morgan Vance. States that Vance has done more against the South, probably except Prentice, than any other man in the State... Says that he has brought several thousand Lincoln supporters into the state and has organized them into eight companies. Says that Vance holds some sort of secret commission from Lincoln. States that any money that comes his way will be put to the use of the troops he has gathered. Urges...