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Contains 325 Results:

Letter, Samuel Mayes Arnell in Columbia, Tenn. to John Sherman, 1879 July 30

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 51
Identifier: III
Scope and Contents Note

ALS. Another letter supporting John Bell Brownlow's job application. Discusses his contribution to Arnell's congressional career. Describes Brownlow as one of our most efficient Republican workers in this state. Contains clerk's notations.

Dates: 1879 July 30

Letter, A. H. Pettibone in Greeneville, Tenn. to John Sherman, 1879 July 31

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 51
Identifier: III
Scope and Contents Note

ALS. On the letterhead of A. H. Pettibone, Attorney at Law. Another supporting letter for John Bell Brownlow's job application. Discusses Brownlow's contributions to Republicanism and to Pettibone's campaign for Congress. Says that he urges Col. B's claims for recognition not for the merits of his ancestors but for his own. With envelope. Contains clerk's notations.

Dates: 1879 July 31

Letter, Leonidas C. Houk in Washington, D.C. to D. T. Boynton, 1881 December 11

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 52
Identifier: III
Scope and Contents Note AL. On the letterhead of the House of Representatives. States that he has met with the President in support of Boynton's appointment. Believes that the President will make the reappointment. Discusses the finances of Boynton's office and suggests ways to redivide the budget and reorganize the office. Says that Boynton would get more work from the clerks if he paid them higher. Suggests that even if Boynton cut down his own salary to come up with the extra money he ...
Dates: 1881 December 11

Letter, Frank L. Aiken in Carryton, Tenn. to Mrs. John Bell Brownlow, 1902 May 27

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 53
Identifier: III
Scope and Contents Note

ALS. Mrs. Brownlow's nephew writes his Aunt Fannie to ask a favor of her. States that he has a $2,500 note due and only $1,500. Since he does not at this time to wish to ask his father for the money, he wants to know if she will lend it to him. Mentions recently meeting two of her friends.

Dates: 1902 May 27