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ALS. Cox, a railroad agent, writes about his pleasure at Brownlow's election. Talks about his background as Whig and Unionist in Clarksville, Tennessee. Mentions that the has lost in the war a brother, one nephew, a brother-in-law, and my only son, so far as I know... States how much he misses Tennessee and how he hopes to return there soon.

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ALS. A letter in Robert's handwriting, requesting Brownlow's support for the completion of the contemplated Midland line of railway between Lexington, Kentucky, and Knoxville, Tennessee, via point Burnside and the Elk Gap. Discusses the advantages of such a railroad. Written on the back of a broadside written by Roberts to extol the railroad.

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ALS. Since the President has desided [sic] to remove all restrictions on trade in the South, he requests the Governor's help in regard to some cotton in Georgia. Presumes to request Brownlow's help because you know all about me from youth to present time.

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ALS. Letter of introduction for John E. McGin, assistant surgeon at the Headquarters Department of the Cumberland.

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ALS. From Sam Tate, President of the Memphis-Charleston Railroad. When the Confederates commandeered his company's rolling stock he, at the behest of the Board of Directors, went with the equipment to keep an eye on it. He returned through the line to the Union side and took the oath of loyalty. Says that he is ready to cooperate with the state and the federal government and wants to know what the railroad policy will be. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Discusses the murder of L. C. Murphy by R. H. Carney that occurred June 23, 1863. Sentenced to death -- a sentence approved by General Rosecrans and President Lincoln -- Carney escaped and joined General Johnson's army in Georgia. Asks reward be issued for Carney's arrest and gives a description of Carney. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. On the letterhead of the Olive Street Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Introduces to the Governor Yabulan C. Nolen (?) and recommends him, as a Unionist and Old Whig, for a government appointment. Also Rogers himself would like a judgeship and asks Brownlow to influence President Johnson to so appoint him.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. On the letterhead of the Olive Street Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. Rogers, a Unionist from Browneville, Tennessee, recommends W. P. Bond and David A. Meiman (?) to be Circuit Court judges. Also recommends John Trimble and urges only Union men be appointed to office. Gives advice on the conduct of local offices. Says Browneville, not Jackson, should be the location for Federal and Supreme Courts. In Jackson only old Judge John Read is...

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ALS (fragment). The last part of resolution of the Tennessee Clarksville and Louisville Railroad (?) requesting that, due to damages resulting from the war, the state appoint a receiver to protect the interests of the state and the stockholders.

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ALS. States that he is conveying a resolution of his railroad board. Discusses the railroad's poor financing and requests state help. Has received advice from Judge Brien also denounced Brownlow's proclamation ordering the election as unwarranted. Contains file clerk notations.

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ALS. Says is sending Brownlow a copy of his recent poems.

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ALS. Recommendation for Lt. G. S. Smirt (?).

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D; Philadelphia. Printed document from the lecture committee of the Press Club of Philadelphia extending an invitation to present to them a lecture. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Extends an invitation to address the Mercantile Literary Association and offers an honorarium of $300. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. On the letterhead of the United States Marshal's Office. Praises Brownlow's stand on Black suffrage. Contains clerk's notations.