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ALS. Writes, after a conversation with Judge Mills about Tennessee, that he would like a position in the government of Tennessee, so to be able to help in the upcoming campaign. Would like to serve in the military or as a clerk. Says that he and Thomas were introduced by Colonel W. K. Hall and General W. J. Smith. States that he has provided assistance to Judge Mills. Contains recommending note from Judge W. Mills. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. A letter of recommendation for a position with the state for William Smith, who is described (a)s to his political opinions, he is thoroughly radical... Note from A. J. Fletcher, dated May 12, 1867, referring the letter to the Executive Office. Contains clerk's notations.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. On the letterhead of the Office of Superintendent Metropolitan Police. This is a reply to Governor Cox's letter. (See above May 7, 1867). Says that he is enclosing the investigating officer's report made upon receipt of the Governor's letter. States that he had not done anything previous to that because it was outside his jurisdiction and because my force has necessarily been reduced... States further that if the money can be...

Scope and Contents Note ALS. On the letterhead of the Office of Superintendent Metropolitan Police. Says that Colonel Beaumont was answering one portion of General Thomas's letter and he the other. States the suspected murderer of Wilson is Thomas W. Knowlton and describes him. Discusses the registration of the voters for the upcoming elections. Says that by polling day there should be 5,500 blacks and 3,200 whites registered, which should give a majority at the poll of 2,500. States that...

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ALS. From Judge Leonidas Houk and C. J. Sawyer, Attorney General Pro Tem for the 17th Judicial Circuit. Addressed as To whom it may concern. A letter of introduction for Eli Hatfield and urges the reader to give him aid and assistance in the apprehension of William M. Brooks. (See above August 10, 1867 and August 15, 1867.)

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ALS. Marked copy. States that General John O'Neill may have been unjustly suspended due to a confusion on Brice's part of the facts of Captain Gray's case. Discusses his new understanding of the case. Note from John O'Neill certifying that this letter is a true copy. Contains clerk's notations.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. States that A. J. Fletcher has answered his letter in regard to the reward for Thomas McEwer by saying that he was passing it on to Thomas. Has seen in the paper that the Governor made the reward in his proclamation dated September 20. Days that he has just learned that McEwer had been captured and is in custody of the sheriff before the date of the proclamation. If this is the case, then no one is entitled to the reward. In a postscript says that after writing the above he has learned...

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ALS. States that he has arrested J. W. Smith, a convict in the state prison. Before he possibly escapes also from the county jail asks what to do with him. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Request that he be put on trial because he has already been a prisoner for 8 months and would be glad to get out of this place. Contains various action notes, from the first of which is derived the above date.

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ALS. Details mustering out record of Frederick Scuggs.

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ALS. Says that he is enclosing the requested documentation. (See immediately above.) Says that he would prefer the calvary, but will accept the infantry.

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ALS. A very long report from the engineer's office on the condition of the road and the work necessary to be undertaken. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Acknowledgment of payment for state advertising in the Chattanooga Republican. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. On letterhead of the Headquarters 4th Military District, Mississippi and Arkansas, Office of Civil Affairs. Directs General Pennypacker to hold George W. Glover due to his theft of a horse from Dr. Hodges of Memphis. (See above November 11, 1867.) Contains various action notes, including one from General Pennypacker, dated December 27, 1867, stating that Glover has already been released.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. Says that he has served more than two years of a ten year sentence for house burning. States that the house is still standing. States that he was convicted due to the prejudice of the rebels... Pleads that he is far from my home and have A wife and two Little children they are left on the charity of the people. I am among strangers... After the signature he wrote colored. Contains note, dated January 2, 1868, from George H....