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ALS. Reply to a letter from Brownlow. Brown, Governor of Georgia from 1857-1865, says that he had adopted a position based on what is best for his state and public opinion is beginning to support his proposal. Says his conduct will not be controlled by any personal or selfish considerations. Says that since the fall of the Confederacy, he has abandoned any hope or ambition for office.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. Asks for advice on what to do about William H. Hornbeck of the Quorum Court. Hornbeck, as a member of the court in 1861, voted $4,000 for the Confederacy and a property tax to benefit the families of rebel soldiers. Hornbeck joined Captain McCutchen and went to Columbus, Ky. in search of Yankees. On December 8, 1866 Hornbeck took from Judge Lamarr the oath specified in the Franchise Law and was appointed an election judge. Walker wants him...

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D (manuscript). Signed by ? and G. G. Dibrell. Endorsing statement from J. V. Horton, A. L. Potts, M. F. O'Connor, et al. Petition asking for the investigation of a incident in which a Captain Stewart arrested Joseph W. Glenn and David Irwin for breach of the peace. Asks further that, if Brownlow considers it necessary to raise troops in the county, he should appoint another man to do it and propose Isaac C. Stone. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Says that he is lecturing every night. Says that Gov. Geary will write Brownlow. Says that everyone is observing the attempt of the Democrats to secure the colored vote from you. Says that the same was attempted in Georgetown, but fortunately the ballot had a picture of Lincoln on it next to the union ticket... Suggest the same tactic may work for Brownlow.

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ALS. Expresses regret that Brownlow annulled by proclamation the recent election. After consultation with other unionists, they requested that the removed Commissioner for Registration, John B. Ruffin, be reappointed and that the government legalize what he done before... Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Mentions writing John Eaton. Will let Brownlow know when he will reach Chattanooga and Knoxville. Can stay a few days in Tennessee. Mentions that he will be attended by one of the...staff of the N.Y. Herald... With envelope.

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ALS. Writes about the assassination in Germantown, Tennessee of Smith Wilson. Describes Wilson as a worthy man and urges Brownlow to find his murderer because the murder is one which most directly affects public sentiment on the question of the advisability of Northern men moving into Tennessee. Contains clerk's notations. Also notation from H. H. Thomas (See below May 15, 1867 and May 21, 1867).

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ALS. Requests appointment as a notary and gives recommenders. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. When returning home from Pennsylvania received Brownlow's letter. Sends a contribution to Brownlow.

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ALS. On letterhead of the State of Tennessee, Office Secretary of State. Sends form as a reminder that he must take the candidate's oath. Says that Emerson Etheridge has not filled his out yet and speculates that he may not. Says that he can hear from his window Etheridge speaking outside. States that Capt. William Heydt had very properly refused the use of the Hall of the house to the great dirty crowd.

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ALS. Writes in regard to the irregularities in the voting registration by Registrar John Carney (?).

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ALS. Discusses his conflict with General Thomas over his refusal to allow Emerson Etheridge the use of the hall of the state House of Representatives. ...Gen. Thomas, proud of his present wealth and position of Brig. Gen., has seen fit to call me a fool and a rascal in my own office...

Scope and Contents Note ALS. On letterhead of the State of Tennessee, Adjutant General's Office. Writes about his investigation of Capt. Rickman and his company stationed 4 or 5 miles from Tullahoma, Tennessee. Reports charges are exaggerated. Discusses extensively the killing, while trying to escape arrest, of a James Brown, who had bragged of having belonged in the war to a company of bushwhackers commanded by one Joe Rodgers. Says local opposition is so...

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ALS. Writes at the request of John B. Brownlow. Discusses local campaign by Etheridge and Maynard. Gives extensive description of the debate between the two and other speeches.

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ALS. On the letterhead of the State of Tennessee Executive Department. Says that Colonel A. Woodruff, president of the Memphis and Ohio Railroad, had yesterday told him that the railroad would not be able to meet on time its July payment. Recommends that because of Woodruff's good character that he be left in charge of the line.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. On the letterhead of the State of Tennessee, Executive Department. Has heard from Colonel Hiflebower that General Whipple wishes out success and urges troops be sent to Winchester to support Registrar Davenport. Suggests Brownlow take the line in regard to the arrest order for Captain Rickman that he had not seen before acting General Hunt's report. Discusses political affairs. Expresses hope that General Cooper will come down soon. With envelope....

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D (manuscript); McMinnville, Warren County. From William Baker, James B. Armstrong, G. W. (?), and (?).R. Smith. Petition from a committee of Warren County citizens asking Brownlow to void the county's register of voters and order a new registration. Contains notes from H. H. Thomas and W. G. Brownlow.

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ALS. Legal opinion from the Attorney-General on the Governor's ability to appoint directors to state aided railroads.

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ALS. Asks Brownlow for his view on his refusing to register voters who had voted for secession. Discusses further registration questions. Discusses the election and local prospects.

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ALS. On letterhead of the Headquarters Department of the Cumberland. General Thomas writes Brownlow for information on the lawless inroads of persons from Tennessee into Virginia. Marked autograph of Gen. Thomas.