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Blountville (Tenn.) -- History.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Allen A. Hall Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1635
Abstract

In these four letters, Allen Hall's correspondents discuss such political matters as appointments to the Post Office, removals of political officeholders, and the political situation in Knoxville and East Tennessee.

Dates: 1849 May 22-November 8

Gideon Cate Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0891
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of receipts and correspondence documenting Gideon Cate's general store in Blountville, Tennessee between 1837 and 1889. Also included is a photograph of the building Cate's business was housed in, several land deeds showing how Cate expanded his holdings, and Cate's phrenological profile. Additionally, the collection houses a photograph of a sophomore botany class at the University of Tennessee and a receipt of funds from Nathaniel Hart, dated from 1797.

Dates: 1797 February 27-1876 May 26, undated