Scope and Contents Note ALS. Thanks Brownlow for his efforts. States that Brownlow will find the weather in Charleston much better for his complaints than Buffalo. Says that he was in Washington recently to make a request to Mr. R. He told Allison to have his senators make the request of him. Allison told him that he wanted the first vacancy on either the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia or the Court of Appeals or the Court of Claims. Also, he suggested possibly a position on the...

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ALS. Expresses affection for Brownlow and family and congratulations on his mother receiving a pension from the government. Wishes that the government would pay what is owed her mother. Says that she won three law suits in the courts recently. Discusses some lands and asks for Brownlow's help in selling it. Asks if there is not some good agent in Washington he could get for her. With envelope.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. Thanks Brownlow for the papers he sent him. Says that he is mailing to Brownlow a copy of the Herald and Tribune answering his 100 questions on Washington County history. Has begun writing a history of the state of Franklin. States that the Times has agreed to publish his work on Johnson, which he discusses. Asks for help in regard to the Johnson-Brownlow race of 1845. Asks various questions and states that he intends to say good things about Parson...

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Contains newspaper clippings that mainly relate to Green B. Raum, Brownlow's removal as Treasury Agent, and the removal of General Joseph A. Cooper as Revenue Collector in Knoxville.

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection consists primarily of letters documenting William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow's service as Governor of Tennessee and showing the problems that Tennessee faced during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The collection is arranged into three series based on correspondent:Series I: William G. Brownlow Correspondence (1848 December 18-1878 March 20) consists primarily of letters documenting Brownlow's service as Governor of Tennessee. Among the correspondents...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection consists primarily of letters documenting William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow's service as Governor of Tennessee and showing the problems that Tennessee faced during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The collection is arranged into three series based on correspondent:Series I: William G. Brownlow Correspondence (1848 December 18-1878 March 20) consists primarily of letters documenting Brownlow's service as Governor of Tennessee. Among the correspondents...

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ALS. A letter of recommendation for Colonel J. H. McMahan for military service with the state. Contains clerk's notations.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. James W. Newman and Calvin Smith reported that Unionists in Morgan, Fentress, and Scott counties were planning to attack Major Fulkerson. Ordered Captain John Bridgemen to reinforce him. Fears that this is not enough, but the companies sent are all he can spare. States that the post is important to defend. Has been waiting for Captain Powell to arrive with the artillery from Nashville. Also looking for the Middle Tennessee regiment that was to be sent to Carter's Depot. Says that Green...

Scope and Contents Note ALS. States that Enoch Ensley's note for $6,000 is held by Morgan Vance. States that Vance has done more against the South, probably except Prentice, than any other man in the State... Says that he has brought several thousand Lincoln supporters into the state and has organized them into eight companies. Says that Vance holds some sort of secret commission from Lincoln. States that any money that comes his way will be put to the use of the troops he has gathered. Urges...

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ALS. Aylett, the Confederate District Attorney of the Eastern District of Virginia, discusses fees under sequestration act. Describes how they are handled in different jurisdictions and ask how they are handled in the court of the addressee.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. Long letter describing conditions in East Tennessee. Describes the mustering of the 7th Regiment of the Tennessee militia. Out of 1,500 eligible 104 showed up (8 Unionists, 96 Confederates, and the rest of those Confederates eligible were already now in the army of their country.) States that if required to leave their homes they will, but if they should survive warfare they will return to find those homes laid waste by the dupes and followers of the...

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ALS. Discusses the details and progress of conscription. States that, while he has found a genuine spirit of cooperation, there are some pockets of potential resistance. With envelope.

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D. (manuscript); Pulaski, Tennessee. Signed by Henry A. Colvin by the order of Lt. Colonel George Spalding. Special Order no. 71 ordering that Sergt. Gideon S. Smooth be detailed to recruiting service for the 10th Regiment of the Tennessee Calvary. Contains action note from Lt. Colonel W. H. Bonsall.

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ALS. On the letterhead of the Adjutant General's Office, State of Tennessee. States that Andrew Johnson has authorized Smoot to raise a regiment of mounted infantry. Gives details on the acquisition of supplies for the new unit. States that the authorization will expire May 11, 1865.

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ALS; Nashville. From fellow citizens of the State of Tennessee. To Andrew Johnson. An unsigned draft of a bipartisan, Unionist petition to President Andrew Johnson urging, that in accord with his policy of reconciliation, he should issue a general amnesty to include Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens.

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ALS. Writes, after a conversation with Judge Mills about Tennessee, that he would like a position in the government of Tennessee, so to be able to help in the upcoming campaign. Would like to serve in the military or as a clerk. Says that he and Thomas were introduced by Colonel W. K. Hall and General W. J. Smith. States that he has provided assistance to Judge Mills. Contains recommending note from Judge W. Mills. Contains clerk's notations.

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ALS. A letter of recommendation for a position with the state for William Smith, who is described (a)s to his political opinions, he is thoroughly radical... Note from A. J. Fletcher, dated May 12, 1867, referring the letter to the Executive Office. Contains clerk's notations.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. On the letterhead of the Office of Superintendent Metropolitan Police. This is a reply to Governor Cox's letter. (See above May 7, 1867). Says that he is enclosing the investigating officer's report made upon receipt of the Governor's letter. States that he had not done anything previous to that because it was outside his jurisdiction and because my force has necessarily been reduced... States further that if the money can be...

Scope and Contents Note ALS. On the letterhead of the Office of Superintendent Metropolitan Police. Says that Colonel Beaumont was answering one portion of General Thomas's letter and he the other. States the suspected murderer of Wilson is Thomas W. Knowlton and describes him. Discusses the registration of the voters for the upcoming elections. Says that by polling day there should be 5,500 blacks and 3,200 whites registered, which should give a majority at the poll of 2,500. States that...

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ALS. From Judge Leonidas Houk and C. J. Sawyer, Attorney General Pro Tem for the 17th Judicial Circuit. Addressed as To whom it may concern. A letter of introduction for Eli Hatfield and urges the reader to give him aid and assistance in the apprehension of William M. Brooks. (See above August 10, 1867 and August 15, 1867.)