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ALS. On letterhead of the House of Representatives Clerk's Office. Requests a copy of the journals containing the vote in the Tennessee Legislature May 7, 1861, ratifying the league with the Confederate States. Mentions the second edition of his book The Political History of the United States of America, During the Great Rebellion. Contains Clerk's notations and a notation that the requested volume was sent

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ALS. On the letterhead of the Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri, Office Chief Quartermaster. Letter recommending Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston for the presidency of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Recalls Brownlow speaking favorably about Johnston. Clerk's notation that a letter on February 12th had been written explaining that the state's two directors had already been appointed.

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ALS. Acceptance of his appointment as Chancellor for the 8th Chancery District of Tennessee. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Extensive discussion on the problems and possible resignation of Senator Patterson.

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ALS. Offers resignation from the post of Commissioner of Registration for Sumner County. Contains notes from J. M. Kinly.

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ALS. Writes in regard to Brownlow's attempt through Samuel M. Arnell and Colonel William B. Stokes to buy arms. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. Cummings, a Justice of the Peace, writes that Theodore Herman introduced him to Brownlow when Brownlow was headed into his Northern exile during the war. Discusses the legality of the election for the Constable position in Sumner County. Contains clerk's notations.

Scope and Contents Note D (Manuscript) Shelby County. Sheriff Winters' certification that M. J. Turner received the highest and all the votes cast for said office of Justice of the Peace, there being but two votes cast... Note from County Clerk John Loaque that this is a true copy of the original in his office. Contains notes from Secretary of State Andrew Jackson Fletcher and H. H. Thomas for Gov. Brownlow. Contains also a note from J. D. Davis, Commissioner of Registration for Shelby County,...

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ALS. Requests military aid in reaching Pikeville to conduct a law suit. On previous attempt he had been attacked by a force organized by his opponents. Contains clerk's notations.

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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 (?).