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ALS. Discusses the attempt by reble (sic) consirvatives (sic) to remove, by petition, Colonel A. H. Walker as Commissioner of Registration. Says that they hope to replace him with someone that they can control. States that, while some unsuspecting Republicans have signed the petition, every true Republican...would refuse to sign any paper to remove so true a man as Col. Walker.

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ALS. To Dear Friend (Dr. D. T. Boynton?) G. W. Minnis wants one of the vacant positions on the Directors of the Russellville and Clarksville Turnpike.

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ALS. On the letterhead of the Office Chief Engineer South-Western Rail Road. Report on the costs of current construction. Notarized by G. T. Purvis.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. Marked copy. States that John Bell Brownlow reported that Edward Wheeling of Little Rock, in regard to certain violations of the internal revenue law in Wheeling's district by J. L. Ehnernerg and Wm. Rolands, expressed the view that Brownlow recommended to Raul that they be reported to the district attorney. I infer from this that you have overlooked the provisions...which make it the duty of the collector to report, within ten days, all cases of violations on internal...

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ALS. At John Bell Brownlow's request Aldis, President of the Commission of Claims, presents to Sherman a testimonial to Brownlow's character and honesty. "We found him active, capable, efficient and honest. He did good work for the government...He discharged the duties of his office with fidelity and integrity..."

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ALS. Another testament to John Bell Brownlow's abilities to support his application for a position with the Treasury Department. Supplements his praise of Brownlow with criticism of the Administration's appointment policy. [M]any Southern republicans feel the experiment of this administration is appointing Confederate democrats into the Cabinet and other local positions has not conduced to the welfare of Southern republicans... Contains clerk's notations.

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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.

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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.

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 ...

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Copy of the above letter.

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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.

Scope and Contents Note ALS. Signed by T. A. Ryan, R. S. Parham, W. T. Ryder, George Waldron, J. S. Tagg, Wm. Hunter, and E. J. Conner. Contains also note from Gallagher requesting the appointment and thanking Brownlow for pardoning two poor convicts Barry and Ray, which he says will benefit Brownlow in the campaign because he (Gallagher) will mention it when addressing working men of this country. Contains notations from Horace H. Thomas, Brownlow's private secretary, and...

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ALS; October 1, but no year cited; Lexington. From L such a poor chance to make a speech to your mass meeting.

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ALS. Dunlap, Attorney-General of the 16th Judicial District, writes in regard the indictment of Westley Ridgway and others in the murder of Charles H. Kilgore and asks for his extradition from Texas. Discusses the murder and suggests Thomas O. Kilgore as the most suitable person to be appointed as agent to take charge of said Ridgway should the Texas Governor accede to Brownlow's extradition request. Contains action notation.

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ALS. From W. Bosson. Bosson gives the expenses and indebtedness of the Nashville and North-Western Railroad.

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ALS. From Thomas Hassard per H. L. Shepherd. Report and operating expenses for the Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad for the month of July 1868 and earnings from November 1867 to July 1868.

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ALS. Discusses the politics of Brownlow's move of his newspaper to Knoxville. Says that Meredith P. Gentry and Hugh M. Clarke support the move, but are not specific on what help that they will provide. States that John H. Crozier has praised the Whig and would need to be conciliated if the Whig were to receive patronage printing. Discusses the possible composition of President Zachary Taylor's cabinet.

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ALS. Continues discussion of previous letter on Taylor cabinet. Predicts a cabinet position for former Governor James C. Jones, which Bell will protest. Also talks further about the move of Brownlow's paper and Gentry's and Crozier's attitude toward the move. Discusses possible candidacy of Neill S. Brown and what attitude Brownlow should adopt toward him.

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ALS. Extensive discussion of the recent Whig convention at which Winfield Scott received the presidential nomination. Former Senator Foster expresses his disappointment with Scott and discusses the course he proposes to personally adopt toward him and what course the Tennessee Whig Party will probably follow.

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ALS. Discussion of the vote variation over the course of the last two elections.