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ALS. Former Union army men write that the North Georgia courts are filled with former Confederates and that therefore Union men cannot receive justice. Asks Brownlow's aid by presenting their problem before the President and Congress. Contains separate sheet with action notes from various officials starting with Brownlow's note referring to matter to the Commanding Officer of the Dept. of Georgia.

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ALS. Asks Brownlow to address the local Young Men's Christian Association. Contains clerk's notations. Also has a notation that a reply was sent on February 28, 1866 declining the invitation.

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ALS. On letterhead of the Headquarters Military Division of Tennessee. Writes on behalf of Major-General George H. Thomas to decline Governor Brownlow's request to remove troops from East Tennessee. Says the General will not remove the troops until events show a more decided disposition of obedience to the Gov't... Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Expresses admiration for Brownlow. Requests Brownlow to speak before the Soldier's Memorial Society at the college. Contains clerk's notations. Also contains note that the invitation to speak was declined.

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ALS. Letter of recommendation from Major-General Gillem for Captain Mathews. Endorsement from Thomas J. Ceypiss (?).

Scope and Contents Note ALS. Expresses hope that the project of overturning the present state government, which I am satisfied has been entertained in some quarters for a year past, will not prevail. Requests Brownlow to give publicity to a set of resolutions. Tells about a discussion with the Attorney-General and the Postmaster General about the rebel and unionists parties. Discusses the line of action to be taken by the Tennessee members. Mentions Mr....

Scope and Contents Note ALS. Discusses Brownlow's recent letter, which he passes on to Stokes, in which Brownlow discussed rebel copperhead attitudes. Discusses recent actions of the state legislature. Discusses election in West area in which a constitution was adopted banning from citizenship and office anyone supporting the Confederate cause after June 1, 1861. Discusses some recent nominations for office in Tennessee. Mentions documents sent into our state...

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ALS. Discusses appointments to state offices. Recommends Archelaus Hughes for a judgeship. Says Johnson had rendered himself powerless for good...and in a short time there will be none so poor as to do him reverence.

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ALS. Asks Brownlow to publicize a bill on the equalization of the soldier's bounties... Says that Colonel Stokes will be passing through East Tennessee. With envelope.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. On letterhead of the Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Writes in regard Brownlow's offer of a donation to the Union Methodist Episcopal Church. Says that under the circumstances such a donation from him would be unnecessary; others (General Thomas, Gen. (?), Bro. Holmes, Bro. Harris (?), Bro. (?)), would each contribute $20 and donate it in his name. Asks to be remembered kindly to your household. Especially to my young lady friend and...

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LS. Marked private. Says Andy could not do a more pleasing thing for me than to send me home. Says General Thomas will stay Dept. commander and that Stone is to go to New Orleans. Discusses Brownlow's belief that the war is about to resume again.

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ALS. Marked copy. Gov. Orr writes in reply to Brownlow's letter of the 1st of July. Discusses disposition of Tennessee equipment in the possession of South Carolina. Suggests Brownlow send agent to examine it.