William G. Brownlow Papers

Finding Aid for the William G. Brownlow Papers, 1848-1902

MS-1940

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Encoded by: Erin Lawrimore, September 18, 2006

Summary Information

Title: William G. Brownlow Papers

Date/Date Range : 1848-1902

Extent: 1.5 linear feet

Abstract:
William G. Brownlow was a newspaperman and politician. He served as governor of Tennessee during the early Reconstruction period and also served in the United State Senate. His son, John Bell Brownlow, was also a newspaperman and served in the Federal government. The collection contains correspondence principally from the time of the elder Brownlow's governorship.

Call number: MS-1940

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Access and Use

Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased by Special Collections.
Access Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Copyright:
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of Item], William G. Brownlow Papers, MS-1940. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of three series:

Series I: William G. Brownlow Correspondence

Series II: John Bell Brownlow Correspondence

Series III: Correspondence of Others

Biography / History

Born the son of yeoman farmers in 1805, William Gannaway Brownlow was orphaned at the age of 11. In 1825, having tried his hand at farming and carpentry, he had a religious experience at a camp meeting and entered into a career as a circuit riding minister in the Holston Conference. After 10 years riding through the mountains preaching to all who would listen, Parson Brownlow married Eliza O'Brien and settled down to work for her father in the family iron mill at Elizabethton. Soon the former preacher, who had proved himself in the religious warfare carried on by Appalachia's Protestant churches a sharp man with a word, was approached by members of the local Whig Party to edit their failing newspaper, the Republican and Manufacturer's Record. Parson Brownlow accepted the offer and, as his biographer noted, found his greatest love after his wife, journalism. Operating on the advice he gave another editor in dealing with enemies ( "lather him with aqua fortis( nitric acid) and shave him with a handsaw" ), Parson Brownlow became, because of his wit, venom, and violent rhetoric, one the most noted or notorious journalists in American history and the Republican and Manufacturer's Record, after name changes and moves to Jonesboro and Knoxville became, as Brownlow's Whig, the most famous newspaper in Tennessee. With the coming of secession and the War Between the States Brownlow found himself a major force in the attempt to maintain the Union. With the Whig as his platform Brownlow put all his effort and all his vituperative skills in the service of Unionism, but despite his efforts Tennessee joined the Confederacy. Losing the immediate argument with the secessionists did not silence him; Brownlow continued to use his paper to denounce the Confederacy and its leaders without restraint. At last, exasperated by his abuse and facing in East Tennessee a rebellion generated by Brownlow's vitriolic words, the Confederate authorities in Knoxville arrested him and ultimately expelled him from the South. Exile did not end Brownlow's war with the Confederacy. Due to the publicity generated by his resistance and arrest in Tennessee, he found himself a hero to the North and used this new found fame as a weapon against the South. He lectured across the North, urging the reconquering of the seceding states. Those people he did not reach with the spoken word he reached with the printed word through the medium of his famous Parson Brownlow's Book, which recounted with vivid language and self-dramatization the story of his resistance in Knoxville to the Confederacy. With the war's end Parson Brownlow and fellow East Tennessee Unionists formed a state government with Brownlow as governor. Publicly, as governor, his attitude was one of unremitting revenge upon the Confederates, though privately his attitude was charitable and forgiving toward individuals. Unfortunately for his reputation this attitude of revenge, rather then reconciliation, put him in opposition to the overwhelming majority of Tennesseans, who were either former Confederates or Unionists, who wished to forgive and forget. Damaging also to his reputation was that fact that, while he was personally the most honest of men, many of his allies where not and proceeded to take advantage of his frequent illnesses to raid the state coffers and engage in massive fraud and corruption. Despite this, Brownlow, because his party and the Federal army controlled the state, was elected in 1868 to the Senate, where, due to his extreme weakness born of years of illness, he made little mark. After his service in the Senate, Brownlow returned to East Tennessee, where, unlike the rest of the state, he remained popular. People had been expecting him to die while governor and senator because of his illnesses, but, almost through strength of will alone, Brownlow lived on, only to at last die in the spring of 1877.

Collection Scope and Content Note

Though containing material from before and during the Civil War, the bulk of this collection contains material relating to the period of Parson Brownlow's governorship and shows the many problems faced by the state at this time. Correspondents contained within the W. G. Brownlow portion of the collection include John Bell, O. P. Temple, Vice President Schuyler Colfax, Tennessee Secretary of State A. J. Fletcher, Gen. George H. Thomas, Horace Maynard, Ephraim Foster, James O. Shackelford, Clinton B. Fisk, Gov. Joseph E. Brown, Alexander H. Stephens, Joseph S. Fowler, D. W. C. Senter, Gov. Neill S. Brown, Gen. Ambrose Burnside, and various reconstruction era politicians and citizens. While the principle portion of the collection relates to Parson Brownlow, a significant part also belongs to his son John Bell Brownlow, who was a Lt. Colonel in the Civil War, an editor and writer, and civil servant, and to various individuals whose correspondence came by some way or other into the hands of the Parson or his son. Contained within these two sections are correspondence to or from Gen. William H. Carroll, Nathaniel G. Taylor, Joseph H. Blackburn, Green B. Raum, Horace Maynard, John M. Lea, J. M. Thornburgh, William Gibbs MacAdoo, Isham Harris, John Morgan Bright, Washington Whitthorne, H. H. Thomas, John Sherman, William Brimage Bate, Daniel T. Boynton, A. H. Pettibone, Samuel Mayes Arnell, and Leonidas C. Houk.

This finding aid lists item level descriptions. Abbreviations used include: 1) ALS Autograph letter signed. A letter in the hand of and signed by the author. 2) DS Document signed. A document or form prepared by another person but signed by the central figure or authority.

Subject Terms

Brownlow, William Gunnaway, 1805-1877 -- Correspondence.

Brownlow, John Bell -- Correspondence.

Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Tennessee.

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Knoxville (Tenn.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

Tennessee -- Militia -- History -- 19th century.

Tennessee, East -- Politics and government.

Governors -- Tennessee.

Contents List

		Series I: William G. Brownlow Correspondence
Box 1	Folder 1	ALS; undated. A petition to appoint James Gallager as a Justice of the Peace in Shelby County. 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 S.B. Beaumont questioning the need for such an appointment.
Box 1	Folder 1	ALS; October 1, but no year cited; Lexington. From L "such a poor chance to make a speech to your mass meeting."
Box 1	Folder 1	ALS; undated. From John P. Dunlap. 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.
Box 1	Folder 1	ALS; undated. From W. Bosson. Bosson gives the expenses and indebtedness of the Nashville and North-Western Railroad.
Box 1	Folder 1	ALS; undated. 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.
Box 1	Folder 2	ALS; December 18, 1848, Washington. From John Bell. 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 to receive patronage printing. Discusses the possible composition of President Zachary Taylor's cabinet.
Box 1	Folder 2	ALS; January 8, 1849, Washington. From John Bell. 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.
Box 1	Folder 2	ALS; Nashville. From Ephraim Foster. 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.
Box 1	Folder 2	ALS; August 5, 1859, Greeneville. From Thomas A.R. Nelson. Discussion of the vote variation over the course of the last two elections.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; February 15, 1860, Marshall, Texas. From D.D. Wilder. A reply to Brownlow's request "calling for the return of certain re-issues of stocks." States that these had long ago been returned to him.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; March 5, 1860, Marion, Virginia. From James W. Huffy (?). Discusses the death of James W. Reese from a blow struck by Brownlow's son John Bell Brownlow in a college quarrel. Says that after the fight John stated that "he hoped he had killed him," but upon discovering that Reese was dying reversed the sentiment. Also John had apparently been going around armed over the course of the two previous weeks. Discusses the trial arrangements.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; March 6, 1860, Maryville. From Will Wallace. A long letter of sympathy over John's killing of Reese because his son Alex had been involved in a similar case. Discusses his son's case and offers advice.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; March 6, 1860, Washington. From Horace Maynard. Discusses a debt. Expresses sympathy over John's troubles. Discusses the narrow loss of a recent vote. Contains envelope.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; March 6, 1860, St. Louis Hotel. From George Bickely. Expresses sympathy over John's trouble. Suggests that John be sent to him under the alias Charles Bickely.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; March 7, 1860, New York. From George McFarlane. Expresses sympathy over John's troubles. States that he has heard from others from East Tennessee that the death is considered accidental and that John will be acquitted. Has heard that the whole thing has been kept secret from Mrs. Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; March 9, 1860, Washington. From Horace Maynard. John J. Crittenden has told him that the convention (Constitutional Union Party) will be held in Baltimore on May 9th. Says this will give them time to know what will be done in Charleston. Discusses speech "denouncing equally Democracy and Republican..."
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; March 10, 1860, Pittsburgh. From S.M. Sparks. Letter is addressed to "Cousin William." Discusses John's trouble at Emory and Henry College. Expresses sentiments of consolation. Discusses the newspaper coverage of the case.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; June 4, 1860, Marion, Virginia. From James W. Huffy (?). Requests that Brownlow send him $500 owed him. Wants to use the money to send his son, Preston, on a recuperative trip.
Box 1	Folder 3	ALS; September 17, 1860, Frankfort, Kentucky. From J.J. Crittenden. Regrets that other engagements preclude him attendance at the "great mass meeting of the Constitutional Union Party to be held at Knoxville on the 27th..." Additional addressees are John Baxter, Horace Maynard, O.P. Temple, and James C. Luttrell.
Box 1	Folder 4	ALS; February 16, 1861, Crown Point, Indiana. From E.M. Cramer. On letterhead of the "Treasurer's Office, Lake County." Requests subscription information and expresses admiration for Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 4	ALS; April 19, 1861, San Francisco. From R.R. Calkins. Praises Brownlow and places a subscription with the Whig. Sends names of 31 other people who desire to be added to the paper's subscription list. Contains mathematical notations.
Box 1	Folder 4	ALS; September 25, 1861, Sevierville. From B.M. Chandler. Discusses problems with receiving his subscription and suggests an alternative method of delivery.
Box 1	Folder 5	ALS; March 17, 1862, Philadelphia. From George W. Childs. Childs, a publisher, requests that Brownlow write a book on his experiences as a Unionist. Estimates that book would bring to Brownlow $10,000.
Box 1	Folder 5	ALS; March 24, 1862, Philadelphia. From George W. Childs. On the chance that the Post Office may not have forwarded his previous letter Childs repeats the offer made in the immediately preceding letter.
Box 1	Folder 5	ALS; March 29, 1862, Nashville. From W.A. Browning. Fan letter requesting Brownlow's autograph.
Box 1	Folder 5	ALS; July 8, 1862, Washington. From Horace Maynard. Regrets that he could not go with Brownlow to Pottsville, but he did not feel that he could be absent from Congress. Mentions Everson Etheridge. Mentions news from Edward Maynard that 8, 000 "rebels" are in Knoxville and that John M. Thornburgh, Learned(?) Johnson, Squin Gailbraith (?), O.P. Temple, and John Baxter have been arrested, sent to Tuscaloosa, and are either dead or dying, which confirms Brownlow's "intelligence." Mentions Trigg.
Box 1	Folder 5	ALS; October 3, 1862, (?), Massachusetts. From Horace Maynard. Mentions previous letter addressed to Brownlow in Philadelphia, "not knowing your present address." Mentions writing to Judge Trigg without receiving yet a reply. Says that the troops have left Cumberland and are marching towards the Ohio River. Mentions writing "a strong letter to the President" urging help for East Tennessee. Mentions his wife would like to hear from the Brownlow family.
Box 1	Folder 6	Document; June 15, 1863. Signed by Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury. Brownlow's appointment notification for the position of Assistant Special Agent for the Treasury Department
Box 1	Folder 6	Document (manuscript); June 16, 1863. Signed by Brownlow, A.V.S. Lindsley, George J. Stubblefield, and Joseph S. Fowler. Witnessed by Horace Maynard and John S. Brien. Notarized by Horace H. Harrison. Brownlow's bond of $5,000 posted for the position of Treasury Agent. Contains note from U.B. Field, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, dated January 12, 1864, referring the document to the "solicitor for examination." Contains penciled notation that the bond lacks the requisite stamp and is unaccompanied by the proper affidavit as to the signers' capacity to pay. Accompanying envelope bears the notation "my papers."
Box 1	Folder 6	ALS; July 13, 1863, Nashville. From William G. Brownlow. To Mrs. William G. Brownlow and family. Gives war news. Mentions the recruitment of fifteen deserters from General Braxton Bragg's army. Reports that many rank and file Confederate soldiers have applied for amnesty. States that Andrew Johnson and had telegraphed General Wool asking for the arrest of General William H. Carroll. Mentions an assassination attempt made upon Dr. Peters at Brownlow's boarding house. States that "200 rebels came in last night, deserters from Bragg."
Box 1	Folder 7	ALS; January 13, 1864. From U.B. Field. Letter sending previously mentioned documents (June 15, 1863 and June 16, 1863) and requesting the correction of the above mentioned deficiencies.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; April 5, 1865, St. Paul, Indiana. From H.C. Cox. Cox, a railroad agent, writes about his pleasure at Brownlow's election. Talks about his background as Whig and Unionist in Clarksville, Tennessee. Mentions that the has lost in the war "a brother, one nephew, a brother-in-law, and my only son, so far as I know..." States how much he misses Tennessee and how he hopes to return there soon.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; April 29, 1865, Scott County and Somerset, Kentucky. From Samuel Roberts, E.B. Jones, Cyminias Wit (?). A letter in Robert's handwriting, requesting Brownlow's support for the completion of "the contemplated Midland line of railway between Lexington, Kentucky, and Knoxville, Tennessee, via point Burnside and the Elk Gap." Discusses the advantages of such a railroad. Written on the back of a broadside written by Roberts to extol the railroad.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; May 5, 1865, Cleveland, Tennessee. From P.M. Craigmiles. Since "the President has desided (sic) to remove all restrictions on trade in the South," he requests the Governor's help in regard to some cotton in Georgia. Presumes to request Brownlow's help because "you know all about me from youth to present time."
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; May 6, 1865, Nashville. From George E. Cooper. Letter of introduction for John E. McGin, assistant surgeon at the Headquarters Department of the Cumberland.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; May 13, 1865, Nashville. From Sam Tate, President of the Memphis-Charleston Railroad. When the Confederates commandeered his company's rolling stock he, at the behest of the Board of Directors, went with the equipment to keep an eye on it. He returned through the line to the Union side and took the oath of loyalty. Says that he is ready to cooperate with the state and the federal government and wants to know what the railroad policy will be. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; May 23, 1865, Montgomery County, Tennessee. From D.C. Estes. Discusses the murder of L.C. Murphy by R.H. Carney that occurred June 23, 1863. Sentenced to death -- a sentence approved by General Rosecrans and President Lincoln -- Carney escaped and joined General Johnson's army in Georgia. Asks reward be issued for Carney's arrest and gives a description of Carney. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; May 29, 1865, St. Louis. From James A. Rogers. On the letterhead of the "Olive Street Hotel, St. Louis, Mo." Introduces to the Governor Yabulan C. Nolen (?) and recommends him, as a Unionist and Old Whig, for a government appointment. Also Rogers himself would like a judgeship and asks Brownlow to influence President Johnson to so appoint him.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; May 29, 1865, St. Louis. From James A. Rogers. On the letterhead of the "Olive Street Hotel, St. Louis, Mo." Rogers, a Unionist from Browneville, Tennessee, recommends W.P. Bond and David A. Meiman (?) to be Circuit Court judges. Also recommends John Trimble and urges only Union men be appointed to office. Gives advice on the conduct of local offices. Says Browneville, not Jackson, should be the location for "Federal and Supreme Courts." In Jackson only "old" Judge John Read is a Unionist. Urges that there be a law requiring that blacks work. "A negro's idea of freedom is that he must not work anymore and white folks must support them." Urges that they either be compelled to work or be sent away and be "colonized."
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS (fragment); June 24, 1865, Clarksville. From W.H. Bryerly. The last part of resolution of the Tennessee Clarksville and Louisville Railroad (?) requesting that, due to damages resulting from the war, the state appoint a receiver to protect the interests of the state and the stockholders.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; June 27, 1865, Gallatin. From James O. Shackelford. States that he is conveying a resolution of his railroad board. Discusses the railroad's poor financing and requests state help. Has received advice from Judge Brien also denounced Brownlow's "proclamation ordering the election as unwarranted." Contains file clerk notations.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; July 24, 1865, Cincinnati. From T. Buchanan Read. Says is sending Brownlow a copy of his recent poems.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; August 7, 1865, Knoxville. From Lt. Col. R.W. Hubbard et al. Recommendation for Lt. G.S. Smirt (?).
Box 1	Folder 8	Doc.; September 7, 1865, Philadelphia. Printed document from the lecture committee of the Press Club of Philadelphia extending an invitation to present to them a lecture. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 8	ASL; September 11, 1865, Boston. From E.C. Prescott. Extends an invitation to address the Mercantile Literary Association and offers an honorarium of $300. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 8	ALS; October 7, 1865, Alexandria, Virginia. From John C. Underwood. On the letterhead of the "United States Marshal's Office." Praises Brownlow's stand on Black suffrage. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	9	ALS; January 10, 1866, Knoxville. From Oliver Perry Temple. Marked private. Writes to advise Brownlow on the dissatisfied mood of the people in Anderson, Scott, Morgan, and Campbell counties in regard to nonelected, appointed judges. Advises Brownlow to hold elections for the positions. Says that Judge Young believes that were an election held, he could win. Mentions Colonel John Whitson's law suit against Colonel Cummings, John Jarnigan an others. Also says that "Captain Wainwright has turned over Sneed's house to you." Mentions General Stoneman and Mr. Caldwell.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; February 17, 1866, Cherokee County, Georgia. From H.W. Rayne and J.B. Livley. Former Union army men write that the North Georgia courts are filled with former Confederates and that therefore Union men cannot receive justice. Asks Brownlow's aid by presenting their problem before the President and Congress. Contains separate sheet with action notes from various officials starting with Brownlow's note referring to matter to the Commanding Officer of the Dept. of Georgia.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; February 23, 1866, Newark, New Jersey. From Samuel Smith (?). Asks Brownlow to address the local Young Men's Christian Association. Contains clerk's notations. Also has a notation that a reply was sent on February 28, 1866 declining the invitation.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; March 5, 1866, Nashville. From Colonel Robert Ramsey. On letterhead of the "Headquarters Military Division of Tennessee." Writes on behalf of Major-General George H. Thomas to decline Governor Brownlow's request to remove troops from East Tennessee. Says the General will not remove the troops until events show "a more decided disposition of obedience to the Gov't..." Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; March 27, 1866, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan. From H.L. Wayland. Expresses admiration for Brownlow. Requests Brownlow to speak before the Soldier's Memorial Society at the college. Contains clerk's notations. Also contains note that the invitation to speak was declined.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; May 17, 1866. From Alvan C. Gillem. Letter of recommendation from Major-General Gillem for Captain Mathews. Endorsement from Thomas J. Ceypiss (?).
Box 1	Folder 9	ASL; May 26, 1866, Washington. From Horace Maynard. Expresses hope that "the project of overturning the present state government, which I am satisfied has been entertained in some quarters for a year past, will not prevail." Requests Brownlow to give publicity to a set of resolutions. Tells about a discussion with the Attorney-General and the Postmaster General about the "rebel" and "unionists" parties. Discusses the line of action to be taken by the Tennessee members. Mentions Mr. Stokes. Mentions the recent actions of the Connecticut legislature. In postscript discusses a meeting in Washington. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; June 10, 1866, Washington. From Horace Maynard. Discusses Brownlow's recent letter, which he passes on to Stokes, in which Brownlow discussed "rebel copperhead" attitudes. Discusses recent actions of the state legislature. Discusses election "in West area" in which a constitution was adopted banning from citizenship and office anyone supporting the Confederate cause after June 1, 1861. Discusses some recent nominations for office in Tennessee. Mentions "documents sent into our state by rebel influences" and requests samples be sent to Colonel Stokes. Discusses the President and Congress. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; July 20, 1866, Clarksville, Tennessee. From J.O. Shackelford. Discusses appointments to state offices. Recommends Archelaus Hughes for a judgeship. Says Johnson "had rendered himself powerless for good...and in a short time there will be none so poor as to do him reverence."
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; July 30, 1866, Washington. From Horace Maynard. Asks Brownlow to publicize a bill on "the equalization of the soldier's bounties..." Says that Colonel Stokes will be passing through East Tennessee. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; August 7, 1866, Nashville. From Clinton B. Fisk. On letterhead of the "Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands." Writes in regard Brownlow's offer of a donation to the Union Methodist Episcopal Church. Says that under the circumstances such a donation from him would be unnecessary; others (General Thomas, Gen. (?), Bro. Holmes, Bro. Harris (?), Bro. (?)), would each contribute $20 and donate it in his name. Asks to be remembered "kindly to your household. Especially to my young lady friend and tell her I am yet a married man."
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; August 11, 1866, Nashville. From Clinton B. Fisk. Marked private. Says "Andy could not do a more pleasing thing for me than to send me home." Says General Thomas will stay Dept. commander and that Stone is to go to New Orleans. Discusses Brownlow's belief that the war is about to resume again.
Box 1	Folder 9	ALS; November 2, 1866, Columbia, South Carolina. From James L. Orr. Marked copy. Gov. Orr writes in reply to Brownlow's letter of the 1st of July. Discusses disposition of Tennessee equipment in the possession of South Carolina. Suggests Brownlow send agent to examine it.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; January 5, 1867, Columbia, South Carolina. From James L. Orr. Says sending copy of previous letter of November 2, 1866. Repeats again his request for Tennessee to send an agent. Contains clerk's notation.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; February 4, 1867, Washington, D.C. From Edward McPherson. 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
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; February 9, 1867, St. Louis, Mo. From J.L. Donaldson. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; February 15, 1867, Knoxville. From Oliver Perry Temple. Acceptance of his appointment as Chancellor for the 8th Chancery District of Tennessee. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; February 27, 1867, Philadelphia. From Malcolm P. Mullens. Extensive discussion on the problems and possible resignation of Senator Patterson.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; March 9, 1867, Gallatin, Tennessee. From John Phillips. Offers resignation from the post of Commissioner of Registration for Sumner County. Contains notes from J.M. Kinly.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; March 11, 1867, Middleton, Conn. From Samuel L. Warner. Writes in regard to Brownlow's attempt through Samuel M. Arnell and Colonel William B. Stokes to buy arms. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; March 13, 1867, Mitchellsville, Tennessee. From M. Cummings. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	Doc. (Manuscript); March 15, 1867, Shelby County. From P.M. Winters. 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 States Andres Jackson Fletcher and H.H. Thomas for Gov. Brownlow. Contains also a note from J.D. Davis, Commissioner of Registration for Shelby County, stating that he knows nothing of this election and that neither the election judges or the "lucky candidate" were registered as voters by him.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; March 23, 1867, Shelbyville. From Joseph Ramsey. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; March 29, 1867, Atlanta, Georgia. From Joseph E. Brown. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; April 15, 1867, Richland Valley, Weakley County. From A.H. Walker. 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 his stripped of office. Also says that the Tax Collector has recently been shot. Says that without protection registering voters will be dangerous. Says that Emerson Etheridge used "his influence to prevent raising a company in his county." States that if his suggestions to Brownlow were known, his life would be endangered. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	Doc. (manuscript); April 22, 1867, Sparta, White County. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; April 24, 1867, Erie, Penn. From Schuyler Colfax. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; April 30, 1867, Memphis. From Pitser Miller and Alexander Ramsey. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; May 3, 1867, Philadelphia. From W.D. Kelley. 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 NY Herald..." With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; May 7, 1867, Columbus, Ohio. From Governor J.D. Cox. 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).
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; May 8, 1867, Memphis. From Thomas B. Mynatt. Requests appointment as a notary and gives recommenders. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; May 12, 1867, New York. From Schuyler Colfax. When returning home from Pennsylvania received Brownlow's letter. Sends a contribution to Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; May 25, 1867, Nashville. From Andrew Jackson Fletcher. 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."
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; May 27, 1867, Shelbyville, Tennessee. From Edmund Cooper. Writes in regard to the irregularities in the voting registration by Registrar John Carney (?).
Box 1	Folder 10	ASL; May 27, 1867, Nashville. From William Heydt. 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..."
Box 1	Folder 10	ASL; June 3, 1867, Nashville. From Samuel Hunt. 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 strong in the area "that a union man, or personas who were connected with the Federal Army, cannon safely and peaceably live there." (See below June 7, 1867).
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; June 4, 1867, Greeneville. From A.W. Howard. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; June 5, 1867, Nashville. From John Norman. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; June 7, 1867, Nashville. From H.H. Thomas. 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. (See above June 3, 1867).
Box 1	Folder 10	Doc. (manuscript); July 1, 1867, 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; July 10, 1867, Shelbyville, Tennessee. From Thomas H. Coldwell. Legal opinion from the Attorney-General on the Governor's ability to appoint directors to state aided railroads.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; July 14, 1867, Johnsonville, Tennessee. From William Welch. 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.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; August 3, 1867, Louisville, Kentucky. From George H. Thomas. 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."
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; August 5, 1867, Washington. From Joseph Smith Fowler. Discusses the efforts of Spence, McElwee, and Rutter in regard to bank affairs in Memphis. Congratulates Brownlow on the 40,000 vote majority. Discusses recent illness. In reference to the North there is a need for another Southern Radical convention because the Northern people are "as cold as icicles and are really afraid and ashamed of the poor white and negro party." Discusses Northern newspapers and General Grant. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 10	Doc. (manuscript); August 10, 1867, Detroit. Signed Timothy McCarthy. Notice from a Michigan Justice of the Peace that, pending an extradition request from Tennessee, he is holding William M. Brooks for the 1864 murder of Preston Huff, which had been committed in Fentress County. With Michigan state seal.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; August 15, 1867, St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. From Sylvester Hoyt. A long letter from the lawyer for Walter H. Harrington. Discusses his arrest by Ely Hatfield for the murder of Preston Hough (Huff?). Contains clerk's notations. Also action note.
Box 1	Folder 10	Doc. (manuscript); August 23, 1867, Travisville, Tennessee. From A.P. Senter, Jeremiah Wright et al. Citizens of Fentress County present a petition to the Governor in regard to the murder of Preston Huff by William Brooks. Says that Brooks' friends are charging that Huff was "a bushwackers which is falls (sic)..."
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; August 30 (?), 1867; Washington. From Joseph S. Fowler. Says that General Howard is "interested in the condition of discharged men in Tennessee..." Must impress upon the North the costs of being true to the union in the South. Says that the New York Tribune has reported that Brownlow has called for enfranchising the "rebels," but Fowler does not believe it. Says his opinion is that "it will be in the second generation" before they will be fit to vote. Discusses Surratt trial. Says that Rutter "is clean crazy." With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; August 31, 1867, Nashville, From J.D. Brien. Discusses the murder of Thomas Wright by Ed. White. Asks that a reward by posted by the state. Contains clerk's notations. Contains note from H.H. Thomas that White could have been arrested at the time of the murder "but the officers said There was no money in it" and Thomas recommends not offering a reward. Contains note from W.G. Brownlow rejecting a reward.
Box 1	Folder 10	ASL; September 16, 1867, Austin Texas. From Gov. Elisha M. Pease. Discusses C.A. Frazier's application to Brownlow for an appointment. Says Frazier supported the Confederacy and that he has many similar cases of Confederate Tennesseans applying to him for appointments. Congratulates Brownlow on his recent election. Discusses plans if President Johnson attempts to influence the Texas vote. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; October 3, 1867, Washington. From H.R. Hulburd. On the letterhead of the "Treasury Department, Office of Comptroller of the Currency." Writes in regard to the liquidation of the failed Tennessee National Bank of Memphis and the state's attempt to recover its educational funds deposited there. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	ASL; October 5, 1867, McMinnville. From William Baker. Baker's resignation as Commissioner of Registration for Warren County. Contains clerk's notations. Also action notation.
Box 1	Folder 10	Doc. (printed); October 26, 1867, Nashville. From William B. Brownlow. Open letter to the Tennessee railroad presidents. Relates to the interest payments due to the state from the state sponsored railroads and their degree on indebtedness. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; October 29, 1867, Jonesboro, Tennessee. From E.E. Gillenwaters (?). Discusses his election to the bench. Discusses the creation of criminal courts. Congratulates Brownlow on his recent "promotion." Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	ASL; October 31, 1867, Memphis. From L.L. Knowlton. On the letterhead of the "Memphis and Ohio Rail Road." Conveys to the Governor the Board's resolution of "thanks for his wise and considerate forbearance in refusing to exact the penalty incurred by us for nonpayment of our July Interest..." Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; November 6, 1867, Jackson, Tennessee. From Alvin Allen. Allen, U.S. Assistant Assessor for the 7th Division of the 8th District, writes in regard to the corrupt financial speculations of Galen E. Green, Commissioner of Registration for Madison County, that has led him to exaggerate unrest in the county. "A man with the record he has got could hardly shame Judas Iscariot into acknowledgment of acquaintance or friendship with him."
Box 1	Folder 10	ALS; November 7, 1867, Clarksville, Tennessee. From W.A. Peffer. Writes in regard to the procedural irregularities involved in the arrest and jailing for theft of Hardy Henning, a local black man, by a Mr. Ritter of Kentucky. Contains clerk's notations. Also notes from H.H. Thomas and W.A. Peffer.
Box 1	Folder 10	ASL; November 20, 1867, Henry County. From J.M. Martin, C. Underwood, J.A. Prestervold (?), and J.A. Robson. Requests that the county vote be set aside and that James Gutherie be appointed Commissioner of Registration for the county. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; January 1, 1868, Nashville. From Thompson McKinley. On letterhead of the "State of Tennessee, House of Representatives." Applies to be appointed a director of the Nashville and Henderson Rail Road. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; January 7, 1868, Montgomery, Tennessee. From Lewis Nitzschke. Resignation letter as Commissioner of Registration for Morgan County. Details reasons for leaving. Contains clerk's notations. (See below February 6, 1868.)
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; January 13, 1868; (?). From D.E. Davenport. Letter conveying resolution of the Winchester and Alabama Rail Road Board of Directors that has been passed on January 11, 1868. The resolutions are with the letter and signed by John Frizzell, Secretary.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; January 13, 1868, Jackson, Tennessee. From T.J. Rogers. Letter of resignation as Commissioner of Registration for Campbell County. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; January 13, 1868, Jackson, Tennessee. From T.J. Rogers. Explains the reason for his resignation and recommends G.N. Montgomery or W.H. Hollingsworth to be his successor. Contains note by Brownlow and a further unsigned note.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; January 14, 1868, Winchester, Tennessee. From J.M. Russey. Presents another resolution from the Board of the Winchester and Alabama Rail Road. The resolution is written on the same paper and signed by John Frizzell. The resolution related to the bonds.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; January 20, 1868, Memphis. From M.T. Williamson. Letter of resignation as Commissioner of Registration for Shelby County. Contains clerk's notations and action note.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; January 21, 1868, Nashville. From J.L. Winfield, Jr., Robert Mullin, and James A. Moon. Writers protest appointment of James P. Wood as Director of the M & O Rail Road and urge that he be removed and James M. Rutlidge be appointed in his stead. Contains clerk's notations and action note.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; January 23, 1868, Huntington. From Andrew Neely. Letter of resignation as Commissioner of Registration for Carroll County. Gives reasons. Contains clerk's notations. Contains note from Brownlow and a note from John Norman, J.J. Roach, and D.M. Martin.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; January 25, 1868, Clarksville, Tennessee. From G.A. Henry et al. The Directors of the Memphis, Clarksville, and Louisville Rail Road request Brownlow's intervention with Dr. D.B. Cliff to keep Robert Meeke as the roads superintendent.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; January 25, 1868, Nashville. From Robert Mullin and James A. Moon. Request for the removal of Lewis County Commissioner of Registration of Voters and suggest replacement. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 3, 1868, Kingston. From S.P. Evans, James M. Sturgis, and W.J. Patton. Nominates William J. Hartley for the position of Commissioner of Registration for Roane County. Contains clerk's notations. Contains notes from R.N. Eaton and Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 3, 1868, Nashville. From James E. McNair. On letterhead of the "State of Tennessee, House of Representatives." States that Commissioner of Registration for Gibson County R.E. Bogle has not done his job and asks that the registration be set aside. Contains note from John Norman and J.J. Roach confirming the statements of McNair. Contains clerk's notations and action note. (See below January 31, 1868).
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 4, 1868. From James R. Binkley. Letter of resignation as Commissioner of Registration for Cheatham County and recommends as successor J.L. Felts. Also contains lower down the signature of Warren Jordan. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 4, 1868, Nashville. From D.W.C. Senter. Presents list of suitable "radicals" for the position of director of the Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap, and Charleston Rail Road. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 5, 1868, Nashville. From John B. Rodgers and William Baker. Senator Rodgers and Rep. Baker, both of Grundy County, request the registration of their county be set aside, the registrar (John Myers) be removed, and that William L. Smith be appointed in his place. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 6, 1868, Nashville. From W.F. Prosser. On letterhead of the "State of Tennessee Executive Department." Requests that C.E. Woodruff and himself be appointed directors of the Nashville and Gallatin Turnpike. Contains clerk's notations. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 6, 1868, Montgomery, Tennessee. From Lewis F. Nitzschke. Replies to Brownlow's acceptance of his letter of resignation by suggesting W.J. Keith as his replacement. Contains clerk's notations. Also note from L.C. Houk. (See above January 7, 1868).
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 10, 1868, Nashville. From John M. Cordell. On letterhead of the "State of Tennessee, House of Representatives." Resignation letter for the position of Commissioner of Registration for Scott County and recommends James C. Parke as his successor. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 10, 1868, Nashville. From T.M. McKinley. On the letterhead of the "Executive Office." Requests that H.H. Reese, D.M. Biddle, and himself be appointed directors of the Gallatin Turnpike Company.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 12, 1868, Loudon, Tennessee. From W.P. Lowery. Discusses the appointment of judges and clerks for the March election. Suggests James Crowder. Contains note by Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 13, 1868, Nashville. from William Yandell Elliott and William Bosson. Due to the death of E.F. Lytle a commissioner's position has opened up on the Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Shelbyville Turnpike company and they suggest the appointment of M.L. Fletcher. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 14, 1868, Marshall County. From Robert Wiley. Regisnation letter as Commissioner of Registration for Marshall County. Leaving state. "I am in danger hear (sic). The Ku Klux are all through our county and will carry the March election if something is not done to stop there (sic) Hellish design." Suggest H.B. Erwin to replace him. Discusses lawsuit filed against him as Commissioner by "rebels." Contains clerk's notations, action note, and a note from A.F. Lillard.
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (manuscript); February 24, 1868, Somerville, Tennessee. From Kres. Holloway et at. Marked private. Long petition in regard to the upcoming elections. Requests "protection for the ballot Box." Says that the Conservatives plan plan to not let blacks vote unless they vote Conservative. States that without protection "(w)e stand no chance in the March election...We are satisfied that there is no earthly chance..." Says county Commissioner of Registration N. Shaddinguer "has sold out the rebels." Contains note from Rep. J.O.K. Reeves asking that J.C. Wilson be appointed also by Reeves. Contains note that J.C. Wilson was commissioned February 29th. (See below September 10, 1868).
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 26, 1868, Nashville. From J.A. Moore. Asks that William Sims be appointed to the vacant post of Commissioner of Registration. Contains endorsing note from Rep. Robert Mullin. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 26, 1868, Nashville. From W.T. Poston. Recommends Sterling M. Ledbetter for the vacant post caused by the resignation of E.H. Condrey as Commissioner of Registration for Lauderdale County. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 27, 1868, Nashville. From A.E. Boone and D.T. Brown. On letterhead of the "State of Tennessee, Adjutant General's Office." Asks that David Brewer of Benton County be appointed a director of the Nashville and North Western Rail Road. Contains clerk's notations. Contains note appointing Brewer.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; February 27, 1868; Nashville. From Horace H. Harrison. Resignation letter as Chancellor of the 13 Chancery Division upon appointment to the state Supreme Court. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; March 1, 1868, Knoxville. From W.G. Brownlow per John Bell Brownlow. To Dr. A.W. Hawkins. On letterhead of the "Executive Office." Concerns the granting of state printing patronage to Dr. Hawkins' paper. Brownlow needs to know the name of the paper. (See below March 12, 1868).
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (manuscript); March 6, 1868, Maury County. From W.R. Conner et al. Consequent upon his resignation Conner and other "loyal" citizens petition the Governor to appoint in his stead Tyre Noles.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; March 9, 1868, Caney Fork Falls, Tennessee. From Joseph H. Hill. Resignation letter as Commissioner of Registration for White County.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; March 11, 1868, Nashville. From J.J. Noah. On letterhead of the "Executive Office." Sends to the Governor a list of people to appoint as directors of the Nashville and Decatur Rail Road, so that the party could "Keep all the power in our hands for the forthcoming Presidential canvas." From the list H.H. Thomas has been crossed off by Brownlow and the name John Overton substituted. Contains note from Brownlow authorizing appointment. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; March 12, 1868, Springfield. From Thomas Hassard. Financial report for the Edgefield and Kentucky Rail Road.
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (manuscript); March 12, 1868, Nashville. From Chap Underwood et al. Petition from the senators and representatives from the Seventh Congressional District to appoint the soon to be started newspaper the West Tennessean "as the official organ for the publication of legal notices" for the district. (See above March 1, 1868).
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; March 12, 1868. From David Brewer and David Wilson. Suggests various appointments.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; March 28, 1868, Shelbyville, Tennessee. From Thomas H. Coldwell. The Attorney-General of the state gives his legal opinion in regard to the appointment of the railroad directors.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; April 8, 1868, Kingsport, Tennessee. From Andrew Gibson. Says enclosing a petition from local citizens with letter from Representative John Welsh recommending his appointment as Commissioner of Registration for Sullivan County.
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (manuscript); April 8, 1868. From William Mullermix et al. Above mentioned petition. Contains note from Brownlow in another's hand appointing Gibson.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; April 8, 1868, Arcady, Sullivan County. From John Welsh. Above mentioned supporting letter for appointment of Gibson, who is described as "a thorough Radical."
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; April 13, 1868, Washington. From Horace Maynard. On letterhead of the "House of Representatives, Committee of Ways and Means." Discusses impeachment. Says that Stanton will not take action in regard to the railroads until Congress itself reaches a decision. Discusses current parties. Further discussion on railroads. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (manuscript); May 29, 1868, Rogersville, Tennessee. From E.E. Gillenwaters, A.H. Pettibone, etc. Hawkins County petition to suspend a law suit against the Bank of Tennessee and Rogersville until the next meeting of the state legislature. States that the only bank official with estate sufficient to make even some payment is an "uncompromising union man...a Radical" and if the suit goes forward he will be ruined. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; June 3, 1868, Nashville. From D.E. Davenport. Resignation letter as Commissioner of Registration for Franklin County. Suggests William R. Tinsley as his successor.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; June 6, 1868, Washington. From Horace Maynard. On letterhead of the "House of Representatives, Committee of Ways and Means." Discusses legislative status of a petition. Discusses interest arrangements with the Fourth National Bank.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; June 7, 1868, Nashville. From F.S. Richards. On letterhead of the "General Superintendent's Office, Nashville and North-Western Railroad." Marked private. Urges changes in the management of the company. Says that, while General Innes has been "badly treated...in the controversy" with Burns, he should not stay in office. Says that there is "too much politics in the management of the Road and expenses are outrageous." Discusses further the relation of politics to the railroad. In postscript denounces Burns. Enclosure: ALS; May 6, 1868, Nashville. From F.S. Richards. To W.P. Innes. Marked copy. On above described letterhead. Extensive discussion of various possible job cuts and salary reductions that should be instituted in order to cut operating expenses.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; June 10, 1868, Nashville. From W.P. Innes. On letterhead of the "Receiver's Office, Nashville and North-Western Railroad." Discusses his attempt to place the railroads in order. "I hope this statement may prove satisfactory to you and is made only for that purpose, not that I have any hope, that it will Satisfy the buffoons and fools..." Says his books and papers are always open to inspection.
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (manuscript); June 27, 1868; Overton County. From W.W. Goodpasture. Goodpasture, as a state director of the South Western Railroad, declares that the road has not complied with the state law on internal improvements. Extensive discussion why this is so. Witnessed by R.N. Coffee, Justice of the Peace for Overton County. Enclosure: Doc. (manuscript). Certification notice that the South Western Railroad has complied with the general improvements laws of the state. Contains note from W.W. Goodpasture on his refusal to sign this declaration. Also contains note dated July 1, 1868 from Secretary of State A.J. Fletcher.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; July (?), 1868, New York. From S. Watson. Says that he has run into Thomas R. Smith, son-in-law of Pitser Miller and asked him to supply a memo of what they had said verbally to Watson. Says Fletcher is in sympathy with Mabry. Smith's statement should not be made public without his permission. Smith's statement is on the same paper: ALS; July 6, 1868. From Thomas R. Smith. To Samuel Watson. Marked copy. Says he was told a month ago by Judge William Swan, whom he believes to be Mabry's legal advisor, that an attack in New York on state funds would have to be undertaken. Yesterday he ran into Judge Swan who was in New York on legal business and he described to Smith in great detail the law suits against the state, but did not state that he was a party to them.
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (manuscript); July 1, 1868, Knoxville. Signed W.G. Brownlow. Certification of appointment of W.P. Innes, D.T. Boynton, D.B. Cliff, and W. Bosson to act in his name in order to cleanup the affairs of the North Western Railroad. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (printed); July 1, 1868. Signed by W.G. Brownlow and A.J. Fletcher. Appointment form of D.T. Boynton of Knoxville to be a director of the Tennessee and Pacific Railroad.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; July 4, 1868, New York. From S. Watson. Discusses interest arrangements with the Bank of Commerce. As part of the deal, Brownlow must wire Mr. Brennan, Mr. Calloway, and Mr. Mabry instructing them to pay their interest into the Bank of Commerce. Also advises that Blackburn be written to not pay any interest until final arrangements can be made to pay the whole of the interest. Railroad presidents should be accommodating because they fear Brownlow will believe the press reports against them. Says that that "there has been a foul conspiracy to break down the credit of the state..." Discusses law suit of David F. Fanshay (?), whom Judge John Hugh Smith thinks is a Frenchman resident in Nashville. Speculated on whether the "4th National has been false to the State." Discusses further the Commerce Bank to which he had been introduced by a Mr. Duer, a correspondent of the Barings in London. Asks that this letter be confidential. Discusses further the arrangements in regard to the law suit and offers advice to Brownlow. Says going to Washington to get the cooperation of some Congressmen in "carrying out some part of my proposed arrangements with the Bank of Commerce."
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; July 4, 1868, Nashville. From G.W. Blackburn. On the letterhead of the "Comptroller's Office." Official notification from the state Comptroller that the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad, the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, and the Knoxville and Kentucky Railroad have failed to make their July interest payment to the state. The total owed; $198,855.23.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; July 4, 1868, Nashville. From G.W. Blackburn. On the above described letterhead. Discusses above report. Suggests receivers be appointed for each railroad. Discusses the speculations of Calloway, Brennan, and Mabry and a dubious law suit filed in Judge Trigg's court that the judge is expected to dismiss. "The whole thing is a legal farce, and a heartless, ungrateful inhuman attempt to make money at the disgrace and great injury of the State..."
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; July 5, 1868, Washington. From S. Watson. On letterhead of the "Ebbitt House." Discusses his visit with the Tennessee congressional delegation about the above mentioned arrangement (see letter of July 4, 1868) to pay the interest due the state. Notes in the New York Tribune that Brownlow believes New York speculators have attempted to undermine the state finances, but Watson things that with rare exception that they are innocent. Says the conspiracy is located instead in East Tennessee. Says unnamed prominent Tennessee politicians are opposed to the interest being paid. Newspaper clipping from The Times included.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; July 6, 1868, Nashville. From W.P. Innes. On the letterhead of the "Receiver's Office, Nashville and North Western Railroad." Innes's letter of resignation. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; July 15, 1868. From D.E. Davenport. Report on the finances of the McMinnville and Manchester Railroad. Includes report from Colonel Charles H. Irwin.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; July 30, 1868, Nashville. From John Norman, J.J. Roach, et al. Requests that James G. Boyd be appointed director of the Memphis and Ohio Railroad. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; July 30, 1868, Nashville. From H.D. Featherstin. Resigned Commissioner of Registration for Robertson County suggests as his successor Isaac W. Rowles. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; July 31, 1868, Nashville. From J.L. Boyle. On the letterhead of the "Office General Superintendent, Edgefield & Kentucky and Evansville, Henderson, & Nashville Railroads." An extensive discussion of some suggestions on improving the operations of the railroads. Enclosure; July, 1868. From Thomas Hassard. Balance sheet for July 1868.
Box 1	Folder 11	Telegram; August 8, 1868, Nashville. From E.A. Otis. Suggests to Brownlow that he take legal opinion from the Attorney General about certain laws relating to the railroads.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; August 14, 1868, Louisville, Kentucky. From W.H. Ayars. The former union soldier had to leave Tennessee after his factory was apparently burned down by former Confederates. While in Tennessee, he "took a very active part in the struggle for Liberty and Humanity over Treason." Asks Brownlow for a recommendation. Says General Thomas, Stokes, Maynard, Mullins, and John B. Brownlow know him.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; August 23, 1868, Nashville. From Thomas Hassard. Extensive financial statement covering November 15, 1867 to July 31, 1868.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; September 2, 1868, Nashville. From G.W. Blackburn. On letterhead of the "Comptroller's Office." Received dispatch that the Fourth National Bank was dropping its law suit. Says new law will be enacted in regard to the paying of interest on mature bonds. Asks Brownlow to use his influence with the Edgefield Railroad companies to get them to make their interest payments. Says he will contact Senter, Brunner, and Callaway, while Brownlow contacts Maybry. Discusses the further finances of the state. Says depends upon Brownlow to help because he expects "to be crossed every way possible by that same crowd of accursed villains." With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; September 3, 1868, Knoxville. From Thomas H. Callaway. Suggests himself and others be railroad directors.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; September 10, 1868, Nashville. From W. Bosson. Provides substance of the investigation into the accounts under W.P. Innes as receiver. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; September 10, 1868, Somerville, Tennessee. From John G. Reeves. N. Shaddinger, the removed Commissioner of Registration for Fayette County (see February 24, 1868), refused to turnover to his successor his books with a resultant law suit. Shaddinger in retaining office has been registering former Confederates and not registering blacks. requests that the registration for the county be set aside. Valedictory and signature are in pencil and may be in another hand from the main body of text. Contains supporting note from P.T. Lattin.
Box 1	Folder 11	ASL; September 10, 1868, Somerville, Tennessee. From D.A. Nunn. Marked private. Says his campaign is going well. Repeats the above information. While signed by Nunn, the body of the text is in the hand of the writer of the main body of the text of the above letter. Contains supporting note from James O.K. Reeves et al. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; September 11, 1868, Nashville. From J.W. Thornburgh and D.W. C. Senter. Suggests that Absolum Cameron be appointed successor to P. Lowe as Commissioner of Registration for Grainger County. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; September 11, 1868, Carthage, Tennessee. From J.R. Smith. Smith, the Commissioner of Registration for Smith County, writes in regard to the poor and confusing condition of the registration books left by his predecessor. "There is considerable confusion and dissatisfaction in the county of Smith. Some are saying that all will vote at November election for President or Electors. I tell them privately to vote in their Box and be quiet."
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; September 15, 1868, Nashville. From H.L. Shepherd. On the letterhead of the "Office of Superintendent, Edgefield & Kentucky and Evansville, Henderson & Nashville Railroads." Report on operating expenses and earnings for the month of August 1868. Enclosed is a ledger sheet.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; September 21, 1868, Nashville. From R.J. Sheridan. On letterhead of the "Office of commissioner of Registration, Davidson County." Resignation letter.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; October 3, 1868, Gallatin, Tennessee. From R.S. Gaine. Resignation letter as Commissioner of Registration for Sumner County. Contains note from Rep. Thompson McKinley recommending that A.A. Carter be appointed his successor.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; November 20, 1868, Gallatin, Tennessee. From J.F. Lauck. Conveys documents to the Governor and recommends that he act in accord with General Philip Sheridan's suggestions. Enclosure: ALS; September 14, 1868, Gallatin, Tennessee. From J.F. Lauck. To General W.D. Whipple. Writes to provide to General H. Thomas information in regard to the murder on August 27th last of a black man name Hike Cole by Frederick, Smith, Glass, and McIntosh of the "M" company of the 5th US Calvary. Arrested and there being deemed sufficient evident to try them, the magistrates "fearing the consequences should they commit the said parties to jail...concluded to take soldiers as bail. Now all are gone..." the sheriff of Davidson County issued a warrant, but the officers of the troop refused to hand them over. Contains action notations from various military officials, including Major General Thomas and Philip Sheridan, under whose command in Colorado the soldiers now served, who suggests that the Governor of Tennessee make requisition to the Governor of Colorado. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 11	Doc. (part manuscript and part printed); December 3, 1868. Signed by F.S. Richards and D.W. C. Senter. As Speakers of the House and Senate, they convey to the Governor a joint resolution ordering him to return to its president and directors the North Western Railroad that he seized for nonpayment of the July interest due the state. Contains an affidavit from A.J. Fletcher, Secretary of State, that this is a copy of the original on file in his office. Dated December 16, 1868.
Box 1	Folder 11	ALS; December 15, 1868, Nashville. From H.L. Shepherd. On the letterhead of the "Edgefield & Kentucky and Evansville, Henderson & Nashville Railways." Report of the earning and operating expenses for the month of November 1868. With ledger sheet. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 12	ALS; January 27, 1869, Nashville. From T. McKinley. On letterhead of the "State of Tennessee, House of Representatives." Recommends Rees A. Biddle, Judge William Dodd, and J.C. Rodemer to appoint as Sumner County directors to the Gallatin Turnpike Company.
Box 1	Folder 12	ALS; January 29, 1869, Nashville. From W.F. Prosser, D.W.C. Senter, H.S. Patterson, and J.A. Ferson. On the letterhead of the "State of Tennessee, House of Representatives." Recommends the appointment, as Directors of the G.L. and M. Railroad Company, W.Y. Elliot, William Bosson, F. Cason, William Dodd, T. McKinley, James F. Lauck, and R.S. Haley.
Box 1	Folder 12	ALS; January 29, 1869. From John L. King. Official notice of the issuance of stock by the Southern Railroad Association. Witnessed by T. Burridge. Bears seal of the Southern Railroad Association.
Box 1	Folder 12	ASL; April 1869, New York, New York. From Susan B. Anthony. Requests Brownlow to speak at her upcoming convention.
Box 1	Folder 12	ALS; June 3, 1869, McMinnville, Tennessee. From Lewis L. Faulkner. Resignation of the Commissioner of Registration for Warren County. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 12	ALS; October 13, 1869, Philadelphia. From George W. Childs. Says glad to hear that Brownlow is not as sick as the papers report. Mrs. Childs and Mrs. Peterson send regard. Says glad that Brownlow is taking his wife with him to Washington. Says that in response to Brownlow's enquiries a Mr. Drexel sends the enclosed (not included).
Box 1	Folder 13	ALS; January 16, 1870, Richmond. From Robert W. Hughes. Hughes, a Virginia Republican, writes to complain to Brownlow over recent actions of the House of Representatives in the Virginia Case. "The provisions of the Paine bill or those repeated by Fartsworth (?) is the least that could be properly hoped by Congress." With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 13	ALS; February 17, 1870, Chicago. From E.A. Otis. Says that after his enquiry to the First National Bank of Nashville in regard to the outstanding amount of "your obligation for E.P. Cone" the bank has made a draft upon Brownlow for it. Tells him to ignore it and that he only enquired in order to get the amount and will arrange the matters himself. Writes that he hopes that Brownlow's ill health has been exaggerated. States that every Northern man who has resided in Tennessee appreciates Brownlow's efforts as governor. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 13	ALS; April 10, 1870, Humboldt, Tennessee. From W.H. Stilwell. Discusses recent election. States that the former Confederates did not vote for anyone "suspected of Unionism." Black voters were induced to vote the way the former Confederates wished. Says that Unionists are not safe in the county and that "Negroes are being shot, whipped, & driven off by the Ku Klux marauders..." Complaints made to authorities "are uniformly treated with contempt." Without military force warrants cannot be served in this county. Says that even visiting Northern Republicans must feign sympathy with the former Confederates. States that were a person to write and complain, as he has done, the result would be fatal, but he trusts Brownlow. Expresses hope for Congressional action for protection.
Box 1	Folder 13	ALS; April 18, 1870, Humboldt, Tennessee. From W.H. Stilwell. Marked "Private and Confidential." "I could not hire here a single day, if Known as the writer of this." Continues in this long letter his discussion of Congress and the actions of the Klan and the resistance of former Confederates to reconstruction.
Box 1	Folder 14	ALS; February 12, 1872, Nashville. From Albert Summerville. the President of the National Labor Union writes to complain about Tennessee resistance to reconstruction. "Outrages of every kind are committed, and we are powerless to protect ourselves. Men are shot down, and nothing done." Ask if it would be possible to form "a sort of home guards for the protection of each other." Has written to President Grant on the subject but has not received an answer. "We must have something to protect ourselves, the law refuses to protect us."
Box 1	Folder 14	Note on Calling Card; April 15, 1872. From Mrs. Polk. A thank you note on her calling card from Mrs. Polk because Brownlow had sent her a newspaper. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 14	ALS; April 30, 1872, Washington. From Schuyler Colfax. Mentions just receiving Brownlow's letter. Missed Brownlow not being in his accustomed seat in the Senate. "Your punctual attendance in spite of your ill health has always been a marvel to me." Glad that the political situation is Tennessee "bodes well." Discusses the possibility of his being dropped from the ticket. States the "amendment to the Deficiency Bill intended to prevent rebels from getting payment for their claims out of the National Treasury" barely passed. Vice President Colfax had to cast the tie breaking vote. With envelope. Enclosure: newspaper clipping of a letter from Colfax dated February 7, 1872.
Box 1	Folder 15	ALS (fragment); January 3, 1873, Washington. From W.H. Bellnap. Letter from the Secretary of War in reply to an inquiry from Brownlow. Not enough of the letter remains to discern the letter's meaning.
Box 1	Folder 16	ALS; June 30, 1874, Nashville. From Neill S. Brown. Former Governor Brown writes in regard to a law suit in which he appears to have been representing Brownlow and others. In postscript Brown expresses support for Brownlow's conduct in the Senate on the Civil Rights Bill... "I regard the measure with horror. In fact it is the meanest proposition I ever saw. I would leave any party, or act with any party to defeat it. I hope it is dead-dead-dead!"
Box 1	Box 16	Folder 2	ALS; September 8, 1874, Crawfordsville, Georgia. From Alexander H. Stephens. In reply to Brownlow's request the former Vice President of the Confederacy is sending to Brownlow some articles. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 17	ALS; March 15, 1875, Washington. From Ambrose E. Burnside. On the letterhead of the "United States Senate Chamber." The former Union general and ex-governor of Rhode Island writes in reply to a letter of Brownlow's. Says sorry that he has not answered sooner but was prevented in doing so by the special session. Alsohe has injured his right hand in an accident. Says that he will be glad to assist Captain Heydt. Thanks Brownlow for his "kind expressions of personal regard..." With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 18	ALS; August 4, 1876, Washington. From G.G. Dibrell. On the letterhead of the "House of Representatives." Discusses a bill he has introduced to recompense H.L. & J.M. Carrick for cotton seized by Brownlow while an a Treasury Agent. Discusses Brownlow's conduct as agent as it related to the Carrick case and requests him to examine his books for details of the Carrick seizure. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 19	Doc. (manuscript); undated. From John H. Glasgow et al. A certification as to the character and sacrifices of U.B. White.
Box 1	Folder 19	List; undated. A list of people to be appointed to some unnamed position. The name of Horace H. Thomas is crossed off. Contains penciled note. Also contains note from W.G. Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 19	Ledger sheet; undated. Railroad ledger sheet.
Box 1	Folder 19	ALS (fragment); undated. From Salmon P. Chase. Last part of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury ordering his instructions be communicated to all of Brownlow's subordinates.
Box 1	Folder 19	Note; undated. Marked strictly confidential. Related to whether or not Cooper knew of Brooker's embezzlements and that in order to secure his appointment, Cooper divides his salary with McClure.
Box 1	Folder 19	Single page, handwritten extract from the Milliken and Vertees' edition of the legal code.
Box 1	Folder 19	Page of testimony before some committee relating to the "school fraud." Marked on back in pencil, "Fletcher's testimony."
Box 1	Folder 19	Four envelopes of newspaper clippings. Various dates. Many relate to Ben Hill.
Box 1	Folder 19	Expenses ledger from the Quartermaster General for Brig. General H.H. Thomas. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 19	Ledger sheets; July-November 1867. From D.E. Davenport, Receiver. Ledger sheets for the Winchester and Alabama Railroad.
Box 1	Folder 19	Doc. (manuscript); December 3, 1867. Signed by F.T. Richards, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and D.W.C. Senter, Speaker of the Senate. An Act to Establish a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Sumner. Contains affixed form testifying that this is a copy of the original in the office of the Secretary of State. Dated December 5, 1867. Signed by A.J. Fletcher. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 19	Doc. (manuscript); February 4, 1868. Signed by F.T. Richards and D.W.C. Senter. A Resolution by the General Assembly to the Adjutant General to issue arms to Captain Larkington, the Sheriff of Dyer County. Contains note signed by George Edgar Grisham, Clerk of the House of Representatives, certifying that this is a correct copy. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 19	Ledger Sheet; July 1868. Ledger sheet for the Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad.
Box 1	Folder 19	Doc. (manuscript); July 13, 1868, Nashville. Minutes of the Board of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. Signed for D.B. Cliffe, Receiver, by Pres. Burns. Witnessed by F.H. Gains and William H. Morrow. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 19	Receipt; July 15, 1868, McMinnville, Tennessee. Signed by D.E. Davenport.
Box 1	Folder 19	Doc. (manuscript); July 17, 1868, Nashville. On letterhead of the "Executive Office." Oath of office as Director of the Tennessee and Pacific Railroad.
Box 1	Folder 19	Doc. (manuscript); July 22-24, 1868, Nashville. Extract from the stockholder's meeting of the Nashville and North Western Railroad. Signed by H.L. Claiborne. Contains note from W.G. Brownlow to D. Boynton, dated July 25, 1868.
Box 1	Folder 19	Doc. (manuscript); August 7, 1868, Tullahoma. Signed by George Stillman. Marked Copy. Certification of indebtedness on one railroad to another.
Box 1	Folder 20	Dated 187?. On the letterhead of the "Read House." One abusive paragraph on the character and generalship of Braxton Bragg.
Box 1	Folder 20	Entitled "Ingersoll on Lincoln." One and a quarter pages on the character of Abraham Lincoln.
Box 1	Folder 20	Entitled "Obituary Praise." Five pages of appreciation of the character of General Grant. Probably by John Bell Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 20	On the same sheet of paper: 1. a poem on death; 2. a poem, possibly on the Parson on his death; 3. a short note on the material and social status of an unnamed person's ancestors; 4. ALS; March 20, 1878. From W.W. Mahon. On the letterhead of the "Treasury Department, First Auditor's Office." Refers to J.W. and John Walker. Says that "Gough has been turned out of office."
Box 1	Folder 20	Seven page speech on the state of the parties and their origins.
Box 1	Folder 20	Seven page examination of the "Rules, Regulations, Principles" of the "K.G.C.," an apparently Masonic derived organization headed by General Bickley. Circa 1865.
Box 1	Folder 20	Eight page obituary of Andrew Johnson. Apparently published in the New York Evening Post, the August 2, 1875 edition.
Box 1	Folder 20	One page of abuse on the character of unnamed individual from Chattanooga. ( "He talks and sputters till his jaws are reeking with froth. He has a perpetual diarrhea of words (in this we hit him as to the matter as well as manner) but he is as devoid of thought as the child to be born one hundred years hence." ) Note on the back, "came here to the October Court 1866."
Box 1	Folder 20	Three page reconstruction era speech.
Box 1	Folder 20	One paragraph on a battle in France involving the Black Prince.
Box 1	Folder 20	One sheet: 1. memorial type reflections upon the character of an unnamed person; 2. reflections on the constitution and liberty.
Box 1	Folder 20	Three sheets of obituary type reflections on the character of an unnamed person. ( "He represents the anomaly of the presence of very high and very base thoughts in one and the same soul which Hugo tried to explain in comparing the souls of certain men to the muddy pool in whose depths heaven is reflected and reptiles crawl through the ooze." ) All three are on the backs of fragments of blank Postal forms, one of which is dated 188_. Written on the back of one is the word "Biography."
Box 1	Folder 20	Note relating to Horace Walpole.
		Series II: John Bell Brownlow Correspondence
Box 1	Folder 21	Photo of John Bell Brownlow and family.
Box 1	Folder 22	ALS (fragment). From Hugh McCulloch. Last part of the last sentence of the letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, which directs the maintenance of accurate accounts.
Box 1	Folder 22	Note. Note on the number of L. Campbells in the city directory of Washington. Relates to his conflict with Leonidas Houk. (See below October 16, 1882 and October 1889.)
Box 1	Folder 22	ALS. From Isham G. Harris et al. To Green B. Raum. Marked a copy. A letter from the Tennessee delegation supporting John Bell Brownlow's conduct as a Treasury agent. Contains note from John Bell Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 23	ALS; March 13, 1866, Washington. From Horace Maynard. Discusses appointments to government positions. Discusses Brownlow's Whig. Discusses visit to Philadelphia and meeting with G.W. Childs. Discusses prospects for the new state government. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 23	ALS; October 1, 1866, Columbia, Tennessee. From Samuel Mayes Arnell. Extensive discussion on the campaign. "I feel fully repaid for a ride of two hundred miles on horseback & speaking from 1 1/2 to 2 hours almost every other day for two weeks in the open air. The cry every where was Congress and Brownlow." Discusses the role of discharged union soldiers in the campaign. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 23	ALS; December 17, 1866, New York. From General William H. Carroll. On letterhead of the "Southern Hotel." Discusses his role in protecting Parson Brownlow and family during the time he was in command of Knoxville. "You know that I endeavored to prevent your father's arrest." Asks Colonel Brownlow to intervene with his father in regard to charges in Knoxville against him arising out of the occupation. Contains note from J.A. Mabry supporting Carroll.
Box 1	Folder 24	ALS; November 25, 1868, Nashville. From H.L. Shepherd. On the letterhead of the "Edgefield & Kentucky and Evansville, Henderson & Nashville Railways." A report to Brownlow, as Receiver for the railroad, on the expenses, earnings, condition, and plans for the railroad.
Box 1	Folder 25	ALS; January 4, 1869, Washington. From Nathaniel G. Taylor. Says that he is enclosing an article for the Whig. Says that he has sent a copy of the Charter to Philip P.C. Nelson. Asks that Brownlow and Nelson and other supporters of the charter consult with each other and reach a mutual understanding in order to make sure it does not come to a vote until likely to succeed. Suggests that at the same time similar charters be proposed for Middle and West Tennessee. Suggests that they consult with Senter and Singletary Taylor. States that the charter "will work grander results for the state and especially our portion of it than anything that has ever been done for us." States that he has added O.P. Temple to the list of incorporators. Says that the office (Indian Office?) will not apparently be transferred.
Box 1	Folder 25	ALS; January 21, 1869, Washington. From Nathaniel G. Taylor. Asks to be kept informed daily on the status of the charter. Says that it is vital to "our future in Upper E.T." Asks whether the Klan will behave or will the militia be called out to deal with them.
Box 1	Folder 25	ALS; December 11, 1869, Boston, Massachusetts. From James B. Bell. On letterhead of the "Military Order, Loyal Legion, U.S., headquarters, Commandant." States that Colonel Henry Stone has asked him to send to Brownlow an application for the Loyal Legion. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 25	Document; December 17, 1869. Circular no. 3. Signed by James B. Bell. Notice to Brownlow that he has been nominated for membership in the First Class in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
Box 1	Folder 25	List of officers elected May 4, 1869 for the fiscal year 1869-1870.
Box 1	Folder 26	Document; January 5, 1870, Boston, Massachusetts. Signed by James B. Bell. Notice of his account with the Commandery. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 26	Document; January 5, 1870, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell. Marked duplicate. Notice of membership nomination.
Box 1	Folder 26	Document; January 6, 1870, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell. Notice of election as a Companion of the First Class of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Box 1	Folder 26	Document; January 6, 1870, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell. Notice of his account with the Commandery.
Box 1	Folder 26	Document; January 24, 1870, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell (signature printed). Circular no. 32. Notice of upcoming meeting and a list of the candidates for membership.
Box 1	Folder 26	Document; March 5, 1870, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell. Notification of receipt of payment.
Box 1	Folder 26	Document; April 1, 1870, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell. Notice of his account with the Commandery.
Box 1	Folder 27	Document; July 7, 1871, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell. Receipt for payment.
Box 1	Folder 27	Document; July 7, 1871, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell. Same as above, only the amount paid is not specified.
Box 1	Folder 28	Document; October 3, 1873, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell (signature printed). Resolutions passed upon the death of Captain Randolph Clark.
Box 1	Folder 28	Document; November 14, 1873, Boston. Signed by James B. Bell. Receipt for payment.
Box 1	Folder 28	ALS; November 14, 1873, Boston. From James B. Bell. On letterhead of the "Head-Quarters, Commandery of the State of Massachusetts." Says that Brownlow cannot resign. Resignations are not allowed. Expresses willingness to transfer his membership to the Tennessee Commandery that is located in Memphis. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 29	Document; January 26, 1874, Boston. Signed James B. Bell (signature printed). Circular no. 9, Series 1873-1874, Whole number 88. Announcement of upcoming meeting and membership candidates and proposers.
Box 1	Folder 29	ALS; February 12, 1874, Nashville. From Joseph G. Blackburn. Blackburn, who has been convicted of forgery in Judge Trigg's court, requests his friend Brownlow to use his influence with the President to procure his pardon. "I will upon my release through the pardon of the President give you a check for $500. in addition I will give you $500 for your services in procuring the impeachment of Judge Trigg..." Says that he feels it perfectly legitimate to approach Brownlow in this way. Asks Brownlow to reply through Blackburn's wife, Jenny. Expresses hope to hear from Brownlow soon. In a postscript sheet, Blackburn asks Brownlow to keep this confidential.
Box 1	Folder 29	ALS; May 7, 1874, Boston. From James B. Bell. On letterhead of the "Military Order, Loyal Legion, United States, Head-Quarters, Commandery of the State of Massachusetts." Conveys to Brownlow an order adopted at the state meeting that Lt. Colonel John B. Brownlow's resignation be accepted.
Box 1	Folder 30	Document; July 7, 1877, Knoxville. Signed by John Bell Brownlow and W.R. Cooper. Brownlow's expense account as Treasury agent. Among the numerous items included is $14 for ammunition used on a raid.
Box 1	Folder 31	ALS; April 19, 1879, Washington. From Green B. Raum. On the letterhead of the "Treasury Department." Letter dismissing Brownlow as a Treasury agent.
Box 1	Folder 31	ALS; May 10, 1879, Washington. From John Bell Brownlow. To Green B. Raum. Says that he has received a letter requesting his resignation but wonders why he is so being asked. Says that he always thought his conduct was satisfactory and had so been informed by former congressman J.M. Thornburgh. States that no one can accuse him of corruption or neglect. Says that he has conducted his "official duty without fear or favor..." Claims to know of no reason why he should be discharged. States that he has not resigned and has come to Washington to find out why he is being asked to do so. Says that he has heard from rumor that he is being asked to quit because W.T. Clark has reported that "I indulged in excessive drinking." If so, the truth is that from "October 1877 to the last of January 1879 not one drop of spirituous or malt liquor, wine or cider passed my lips." And he was unaware that being abstentious was a job requirement and in any case Clark himself "is a periodical drunkard, liar and a scoundrel...He has rolled his countenance in his own vomit, until it looked like a half done beefsteak smothered in scrambled eggs." Also, he says that limiting the time period of abstention to up to January 1879, he did not mean to imply that subsequent to that time he has drunk to excess. "I have never taken anything of the sort except at rare intervals and then so lightly as not to warrant the charge made against me." Asks that the matter be investigated.
Box 1	Folder 31	ALS; May 12, 1879, Washington. From Green B. Raum. On letterhead of the "Treasury Department, Office of Internal Revenue." Notification that effective as of May 12th Brownlow was fired as an Internal Revenue Agent.
Box 1	Folder 31	ALS; July 25, 1879, Washington. From John Bell Brownlow. To John Sherman. Says that the death of his father and the replacement of Thornburgh by Houk as local congressman, he has been fired without adequate explanation from his job with the Internal Revenue Service. Asserts that Raum gives different people different explanations for firing him. Says that he suspects that the real reason was "to find a place for one more of that numerous band of carpetbaggers, in whose interest the Unionists of the South, have so long been compelled to stand aside." Expresses wish that the Administration would better treat native Southern Unionists. Says that he refuses to ask Houk's help or ask the help "of the Postmaster General, whose presence in the Cabinet originally an insult to every Southern Union man..." Asserts Postmaster General Key's appointments are alienating Southern Unionists. Asks Sherman to help him in regard to his case. Long discussion of his case. Says that doing his job too well may be the source of his problem. "I showed that it had been the custom of Congressmen from Arkansas to demand a portion of the salaries of the Internal Revenue officers, whom they had appointed...This caused some of ex-Senator Clayton's friends to be removed..." Discusses the conduct of his predecessors and compares it with his own. Has heard an agent speak disrespectfully of President Hayes. Given the poor caliber of some within the service, states "I cannot but feel chagrined that I who have done my duty faithfully should be asked to retire to make room for another of perhaps the same sort as those I have described." States that since his dismissal, four tobacco manufacturers have been convicted due to his efforts. States that his dismissal was improper and "I am entitled as a free American citizen...to meet my accusers, if I have any, face to face..." Says that he has received nothing but kindness, through the years from Sherman, and "I appeal to set me right..." (See below December 21, 1878).
Box 1	Folder 32	ALS; November 16, 1880, Washington. From John Neuman (?). On the letterhead of the "Treasury Department, Office of the Secretary." Official recognition of Brownlow's letter of resignation, dated the 13th, effective the 15th.
Box 1	Folder 32	ALS; November 23, 1880, Washington. From James A. Vose. Notice to Brownlow that he has been appointed "a clerk class two, in the Office of the Second Assistant Postmaster General..." Gives salary. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 33	Document; August 10, 1882, Washington. Signed James A. Vose. Official notification to Brownlow that he has been promoted to a class three clerk. Gives salary.
Box 1	Folder 33	ALS; October 16, 1882, Washington. To William F. Henry. From John Bell Brownlow. Asks Henry, who was a special policeman in Washington, whether or not he had on June 18th arrested Leonidas Houk for public drunkenness. Asks whether or not, if he was unfamiliar with Houk, did he arrest anyone on the 16th for drunkenness, whom he turned over to Lieutenant J.E. Boteler and subsequently learned was Houk. Ask further questions, such as if the person arrested gave the name "L. Campbell." On the back of the second page, in pencil: "Will you sign your name to answers to these questions? No Sir, I will sign my name to nothing." (See above under "undated material" the item called "note" and below October 1889.)
Box 1	Folder 34	ALS; April 22, 1883, Nashville. From John M. Lea. Expresses thanks that Brownlow responded so promptly to their request. Says that he was sorry that the illness of his son, Overton, prevented him from being at the society for the presentation of the portrait of the Parson because in presenting the portrait, Lea had planned on speaking favorably about his character, "...who in an age of corruption lived without a stain upon his private character -- a man who had, as the French say the courage of his opinions and would suffer martyrdom rather than yield an opinion which he believed he was in the right." Says that Overton seems better. Says that the portrait is very good. States that the walking stick, letters, or anything Brownlow can sent the society will be appreciated. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 35	ALS; February 29, 1888, Washington. To the Editor of the National Tribune. From John Bell Brownlow. An extended letter of complaint in regard to the misrepresentations about his father contained in a serial the newspaper published entitled "A Boy Spy in Dixie." Denounces the Craig family, on whom the author appears to have relied. "...the only member of the family who was loyal was the old man Craig himself, who was as loyal as in infirm old may could be with his disloyal surroundings...The only son of his family was conspicuous but for two things and that was utter dissoluteness in morals and malignant hatred of all Union people." States that, despite him many public conflicts, Parson Brownlow was well-liked by all. Says that his father got along quite well with Captain Batrobe, who commanded the troops guarding the Brownlow home. Describes Parson Brownlow's time in jail and in Confederate Knoxville.
Box 1	Folder 35	Document; February 29, 1888, Washington. Signed by E.C. McSure. Official notification that Brownlow is being reduced in rank to a grade two clerk in the office of the Second Assistant Postmaster General. Gives salary. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 35	ALS; March 22, 1888, Washington. From John Bell Brownlow. To William Brimage Bate. Refers to a discussion that Bate had recently had with the Second Assistant Postmaster General in regard to Brownlow's reduction. States that he thinks that the 2nd Asst. Post. Gen. has him confused with another clerk who had been forced to resign due to bad handwriting. Says that at the same time he had been reduced the 2nd Asst. Post. Gen. had other clerks promoted whose handwriting was worse than his. States that when Mr. Knott replaced Brownlow's former boss as 2nd Asst. Post. Gen., he called in an old clerk by the name of Findlay to help him. Thinks that his new boss derived his opinions about the various clerks under him on the basis of Mr. Findlay's advice. Findlay disliked Brownlow; "...I had not tamely submitted to his impertinent dictation years ago, and in view of his malignancy it would necessarily follow that no representations he would make of me would or could be other than misrepresentations." Says that in view of his father's and his own politics "this administration has treated me with as much consideration as I had cause to expect..." Goes on to discuss on the back of these pages whether or not Hannabil Hamlin was black, his father's attitude to Abraham Lincoln, and Mrs. Lincoln's pension. (This last part may be the text of another letter. The above date is derived from this portion of this letter.)
Box 1	Folder 35	ALS; July 19, 1888, Washington. From John Bell Brownlow. To William Brimage Bate. Discusses his appointment to the Post Office and how his promotion had been opposed by the Congressman from his district (Houk). Discusses his reduction. States that Senator Isham Harris, who had interceded on his behalf with the 2nd Asst. Post. Gen., had been told that there had been no complaints about the quality of his work, but that the work he had been doing was that "of a clerk of the class to which he reduced me." Says that due to a recent resignation the opportunity has arisen to restore him to his former rank. "Unless my restoration to the grade heretofore held by me will prevent the promotion of one of your own political party, I would respectfully request that you recommmend...my restoration..."
Box 1	Folder 36	ALS; October 1889, Washington. From John Bell Brownlow. To J.M. Thornburgh. Says that he examined the arrest docket and saw that a L. Campbell was arrested for drunkenness and was told by officers present that this was L.C. Houk, who had "loudly Proclaimed...he would have them all dismissed for arresting a congressman." Describes Lt. Colonel George B. Corkhill, a district attorney and Houk's friend, as "a fit companion for Houk...one of them has not been drunk for years past, that the other has not an equal drink to match it." Discusses further the drinking habits of Corkhill and the worth of his testimony to the sobriety of Congressman Houk. Attacks Houk further. On the back of page four is a paragraph on the subject of assessments. (See above under "undated Material" the item called "Note" and October 16, 1882).
Box 1	Folder 37	ALS; February 24, 1890, Knoxville. From William Gibbs MacAdoo. Says that going through some old material that he has run across several letter from Parson Brownlow. Mentions how Parson Brownlow had helped him to get an attorney generalship. Says that he and the Parson, despite differing on the Civil War, had been close friends and how he visits the Parson's grave in Old Gray Cemetery. Says that John's mother said that he was going to write a biography of his father. States that his hope is to live long enough to see it. Offers to help in whatever way his "limited powers" may be of service.
Box 1	Folder 37	ALS; July 3, 1890, New Orleans. From R.M.M. Foot. Answers Brownlow's inquiry as to the liability of H.C. Warmoth, Silas Weeks, Pearl Wright, and Thomas Woodward to the Collector of New Orleans. Describes the financial circumstances of Ex-Governor Warmoth and the rest. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 38	ALS; December 5, 1897, Knoxville. From Mrs. William G. Brownlow. Requests copy of Parson Brownlow's Farewell Address. Asks John to see Mrs. Hicks. Mentions visitors, great admirers of Parson Brownlow, who have ordered an enlarged copy of his picture. They stayed at the Imperial Hotel and could see the Fouche Building across the street and Fouche had been the wife's maiden name. They were on their way to Los Angeles. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 39	ALS; June 13, 1900, Anthony, Kansas. From James S. Fain. Requests Brownlow's support in his attempt to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Describes his activities in the Civil War in East Tennessee. Attached are three certified affidavits supporting his claim. Also, a document, undated: 2 copies of a partially filled out affidavit to grant to James S. Fain, a Captain in the "D" Company of the 9th Regiment of the Tennessee Volunteer Calvary the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Box 1	Folder 40	ALS; November 19, 1901, Nashville. From John Allison. 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 Spanish War Claims Commission. Says that he had forwarded to "Mr. R" a written application. "What I am after John is tenure and pay." Wonders if he made a mistake in the positions he requested because a vacancy may not open. Asks Brownlow to keep an eye out for any judicial vacancy opening soon. With envelope.
Box 1	Folder 41	ALS; May 26, 1902, Nashville. From Narcissa P. Saunders. 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.
Box 1	Folder 41	ALS; August 5, 1902, Jonesboro. From John S. Mathes. 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 Brownlow.
Box 1	Folder 42	One envelope labeled "testimonials to Gen. Cooper." 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.
Box 1	Folder 42	Three loose newspaper clippings dealing with Green B. Raum.
Box 1	Folder 42	Single sheet upon which is the address of Mrs. Josephine Martin.
		Series III: Correspondence of Others
Box 1	Folder 43	ALS; May 8, 1861, Nashville. From W.B. Campbell. To Governor Isham Harris. A letter of recommendation for Colonel J.H. McMahan for military service with the state. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 43	ALS; July 16, 1861, Camp Cumles, Virginia. From Colonel David H. Cummings. To General William R. Caswell. 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 Adams was to be in Barboursville. Mentions that Samuel Morrow and J.J. Craig had passed through and were to be East Tennessee delegates at the meeting in Barboursville. States that "(t)he whole Lincoln force is making a spasmodic effort to carry the war into the region. We must whip them or die..." States that there should always be sufficient force stationed here to prevent them from passing troops through the gap. Says that supplies have arrived. Mentions Master Taylor and Captain Ashby.
Box 1	Folder 43	ALS; July 20, 1861, Harrodsburg, Kentucky. From Davis Buckner. To Governor Isham Harris. 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 that this Ensley money should prevent from reaching Vance. Tells Harris to not be deceived by Ensley because he is thought to be a secret Union man. Describes the movement of arms and supplies. Says that Vance has been ordered to Cumberland. Contains confirming note from J.V. Hutton.
Box 1	Folder 44	ALS; January 16, 1862, Richmond. From P.H. Aylett. To unknown. 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.
Box 1	Folder 44	ALS; March 15, 1862, Greenville, Tennessee. From L.B. Headrick. To Governor Isham Harris. 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 most vile and damnable traitors the history of the world can show." Says that the people of Middle and West Tennessee cannot comprehend the situation in East Tennessee. States that the people of East Tennessee "have been made believe by bad and designing (if not paid men) so many falsehoods that time...can along demonstrate to them that they are wrong and have been deceived." Suggests that they have been given such time and voluntary methods be relied on. Says the majority will be quiet and peaceable, but should an attempt be made to enforce the call for 1/4 the militia, there will be trouble. "We here understand those people and know their feelings in regard his war and know too that many Union men will resort to essentially terrorist acts because they have in their numbers ... all the ignorant, worthless men in this end of the state and those characters will do these things." Conditions would have been better if the troops had first, upon arriving in East Tennessee last August, "arrested certain distinguished men..." Unfortunately, this was not done.
Box 1	Folder 44	ALS; October 22, 1862, Fayetteville. From Inspector General John Morgan Bright. to General Washington C. Whitthorne. 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.
Box 1	Folder 45	Doc. (manuscript); August 6, 1864, 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.
Box 1	Folder 46	ALS; February 4, 1865, Nashville. From Edward S. Richards. To Lt. Gideon S. Smoot. 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.
Box 1	Folder 46	ALS; September 28, 1865, 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.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; March 19, 1867, Chicago. From A.W. Weber. To General H.H. Thomas. 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.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; May 9, 1867, Springfield, Illinois. From Governor Richard J. Oglesby. To A.J. Fletcher. 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.
Box 1	Folder 47	ASL; May 15, 1867, Memphis. From S.B. Beaumont. To General H.H. Thomas. 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 provided to the pay the expense...I have no doubt the murderers can be found..." Without the County Commissioners or someone else doing so he can only follow a policy of "folding my hands and turning a deaf ear to the cries of the widow and orphans." States that the people of the place have little interest in finding the murderers because "Wilson was nothing by a d----d Yankee..." Says that he suspects that Wilson was killed because he was from the North. Suggest that Knowlton be immediately arrested and returned for trial. States that by this he does not mean "that he can be convicted of murder and hung, but simply to prove the oft repeated assertion of Southern Radicals that reconstruction is a fallacy and and (sic) love of country a delusion and a snare." Contains note from H.H. Thomas, dated May 17, 1867, suggesting a reward be offered in order to show Governor Cox that they are serious in pursuing this crime. Contains note from Governor Brownlow, through his son John Bell Brownlow, dated May 19, telling Thomas to offer the $250 reward that the law allows.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; May 21, 1867, Memphis. From D.L. Chandler. To General H.H. Thomas. 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 Colonel Stokes made a good impression, "although he has not the tricks of the politician to such a degree as Etheridge...Etheridge gets the shouts and yells, while Stokes carries the votes." Says that the "work at Bartlett's Station produced good fruit," with the result that 300 blacks were registered. "The meeting was the first one we had had in that vicinity and stirred the darky mind wonderfully..." Says that the party is in good spirits. Wishes that Stokes was less defensive with Etheridge. Urges that he attack him continuously.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; July 30, 1867. 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.)
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; September 11, 1867, Washington. From Benjamin W. Brice. To General Edward D. Townsend. Marked copy. States that General John O'Neill may have been unjustly suspended due to a confusion on Brice's part of the facts of Captain Gray's case. Discusses his new understanding of the case. Note from John O'Neill certifying that this letter is a true copy. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; September 21, 1867, Shelbyville, Tennessee. From James L. Scudder. To H.H. Thomas. States that A.J. Fletcher has answered his letter in regard to the reward for Thomas McEwer by saying that he was passing it on to Thomas. Has seen in the paper that the Governor made the reward in his proclamation dated September 20. Days that he has just learned that McEwer had been captured and is in custody of the sheriff before the date of the proclamation. If this is the case, then no one is entitled to the reward. In a postscript says that after writing the above he has learned that McEwer has in fact surrendered himself to the deputy sheriff James Phillips. Cites R.W. Jones, another officer, as the source for this information. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; October 18, 1867, Carthage, Tennessee. From W.E. Smith. To A.J. Fletcher. States that he has arrested J.W. Smith, a convict in the state prison. Before he possibly escapes also from the county jail asks what to do with him. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; November 11, 1867. From G.W. Glover. To the Judge Advocate. Request that he be put on trial because he has already been a prisoner for 8 months "and would be glad to get out of this place." Contains various action notes, from the first of which is derived the above date.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; November 16, 1867, Morristown, Tennessee. From John Murphy. Addressed as "To Whom It May Concern." Details mustering out record of Frederick Scuggs.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; November 18, 1867, Russellville, Tennessee. From Frederick L. Scuggs. To Joseph Eckell. Says that he is enclosing the requested documentation. (See immediately above.) Says that he would prefer the calvary, but will accept the infantry.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; November 20, 1867, Knoxville. From R.C. Morris. Addressed to "The President and Directors of the Knoxville and Charleston Rail Road." A very long report from the engineer's office on the condition of the road and the work necessary to be undertaken. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; November 30, 1867, Chattanooga. From R.S. and W.E. Kindrick. To H.H. Thomas. Acknowledgment of payment for state advertising in the Chattanooga Republican. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; December 28, 1867, Holly Springs, Mississippi. From O.D. Greene. To Major General C. Pennypacker. On letterhead of the "Headquarters 4th Military District, Mississippi and Arkansas, Office of Civil Affairs." Directs General Pennypacker to hold George W. Glover due to his theft of a horse from Dr. Hodges of Memphis. (See above November 11, 1867.) Contains various action notes, including one from General Pennypacker, dated December 27, 1867, stating that Glover has already been released.
Box 1	Folder 47	ALS; December 30, 1867, Tennessee Penitentiary. From Alfred Stewart. To General George H. Thomas. Says that he has served more than two years of a ten year sentence for house burning. States that the house is still standing. States that he was convicted due to "the prejudice of the rebels..." Pleads that he is far "from my home and have A wife and two Little children they are left on the charity of the people. I am among strangers..." After the signature he wrote "colored." Contains note, dated January 2, 1868, from George H. Thomas recommending to Governor Brownlow that the petitioners case be favorable considered.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; January 31, 1868, Trenton, Tennessee. From S.W. Hatchett. To J.E. McNair. States that he thinks that the county registration should be set aside. Registrar Bogle was drunk for several days on whiskey supplied to him by J. Williams and others and, under their influence, passed out registrations to unqualified people. States that "we have no troops, and the rebels will bully us here and other places so we cannon help ourselves." Discusses local elections for mayor and recorder. (See above February 3, 1868.)
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; February 6, 1868, Huntington. From J.W. Tarkington, Sheriff of Dyer County. To General Boynton (?). Wants a reward to be offered for the arrest of William Duncan for the murder of his son, George L. Tarkington. Gives description of Duncan. Contains note ordering the offering of a reward of $200. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; February 7, 1868, Brownsville, Tennessee. From Edward J. Read. To James A. Moore. Wishes to have his commission as a director of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad renewed. Asks Moore to see Brownlow and Fletcher on his behalf. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; February 22, 1868, Dandridge. From J.P. Gaibraith. To Duff Green Thornburgh. Because he has lost money several times in the mail, asks that Thornbrugh take out for him a subscription to the Press and Times beginning with the number containing the Supreme Court Opinions. Promises to reimburse him when he returns home. Asks him to speed up his appointment as Commissioner of Registration in the place of Joe French. Contains note from Duff Green Thornburgh in regard to the commissionership. Note dated February 24, 1868.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; February 28, 1868, Benton, Polk County, Tennessee. From John B. Cate. To J.T. Griffith. Says that William Grady was elected Justice of the Peace and is a "loyal" man and conformed to the proper oath procedures. Says that while there are procedural flaws in their oath taking, Mr. Carter and particularly Mr. Cole are loyal. Says that he does not understand what Griffith wishes to know in regard to the sheriff. States that the sheriff is known as loyal, "but he is soft in many respects, and will recommend men I will not...I cannot afford to be quite so obliging...Many of his official returns have been sent back here for confirmation and have not been confirmed." Says that names will be sent soon for appointment as commissioners. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; February 29, 1868, Nashville. From Joseph Eckel. To unknown. On letterhead of the "State of Tennessee, Senate Chamber." States that he is acquainted with C.C. Smith, Wily B. Reese, T.N. Horner, and I.C. Tate and considers them to be "radicals." Says that, while he does not know William Cuventon (?), he has been reliably informed that he too is a radical. States that he knows nothing of Pleasant Smith.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; March 10, 1868, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee. From E.T. Morris. To A.J. Fletcher. Says that he has been elected to the more lucrative position of County Court Clerk and therefore is resigning as Commissioner of Registration. Recommends that his brother, Henry H. Morris, be appointed his successor. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; June 6, 1868, Nashville. From F.S. Richards. To Daniel T. Boynton (?). States that he has failed to learn the name of the Baltimore firm that Burns claims is owed $38,000. Says that it is his sincere "hope the Governor will be firm."
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; June 12, 1868, Nashville. From William P. Innes. To Daniel T. Boynton (?). Notes that in the enclosed he had left out the references to Bosson. Discusses allowing it to appear first in the Knoxville Whig. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; July 21, 1868, Lebanon, Tennessee. From W.H. Goodwin. To Daniel T. Boynton. On the letterhead of the "Office of County Judge of Wilson County." Discusses possible compromise in regard to officers for the Tennessee and Pacific Railroad. Contains clerk's notations.
Box 1	Folder 48	ALS; September 28, 1868, Dresden, Tennessee. From Issac C. Reavis and J.A. Prestwood. To Daniel T. Boynton. 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."
Box 1	Folder 49	ALS; January 12, 1869, Clarksville, Tennessee. From Henry Frech. 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.
Box 1	Folder 49	ALS; January 25, 1869, McMinnville, Tennessee. From E.F. Falcount. To Colonel Sam Parker. On the letterhead of the "Office Chief Engineer South-Western Rail Road." Report on the costs of current construction. Notarized by G.T. Purvis.
Box 1	Folder 50	ALS; December 21, 1878, Washington. From Green B. Raum. To Edward Wheeling. 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 revenue where a fine penalty or forfeiture has been incurred, to the District Attorney." States that should Wheeling feel a case should not be prosecuted, he can make such a recommendation "but in no case should you fail to report all the facts as required by law." (See above July 25, 1879).
Box 1	Folder 51	ALS; July 20, 1879, Washington. From A.O. Aldis. To John Sherman. 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..."
Box 1	Folder 51	ALS; July 29, 1879, Fort Bridges. From J.M. Thornburgh. To John Sherman. 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.
Box 1	Folder 51	ALS; July 30, 1879, Columbia, Tennessee. From Samuel Mayes Arnell. To John Sherman. 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.
Box 1	Folder 51	ALS; July 31, 1879, Greeneville, Tennessee. From A.H. Pettibone. To John Sherman. 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.
Box 1	Folder 52	ALS; December 11, 1881, Washington. From Leonidas C. Houk. To D.T. Boynton. 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 "would still have a better paying position than any other East Tennessean, including myself." Inquires of Boynton "I presume you get my idea? I want to see my friends get some places under you and get some reasonable pay for their services." Says that the friends he wishes to be taken care of are Acuff of Union, H.H. Brownlow (?), and Prof. Willoughby Murphy. States that he has not mentioned this before supporting his renomination because he did not wish to create the impression that he was trying to "bulldoze" Boynton.
Box 1	Folder 52	ALS; December 11, 1881, Washington. From Leonidas C. Houk. To D.T. Boynton. A copy of the above.
Box 1	Folder 53	ALS; May 27, 1902, Carryton, Tennessee. From Frank L. Aiken. To Mrs. John Bell Brownlow. 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.