Title: Minnie Ramsay Letter

Date/Date Range :   1878 June 7

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

In a June 7, 1878 letter to Governeur J. Tompkins of Duchess County, NY, Minnie Ramsay provides a first-hand account of the unveiling of the Andrew Johnson Monument in Greeneville, TN.

Call number: MS-2241

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

Aquisition Information:

This collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2000.

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], Minnie Ramsay Letter, MS-2241. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single folder.

No biographical information on Minnie Ramsay or Governeur J. Tompkins could be found.

In a June 7, 1878 letter to Governeur J. Tompkins of Duchess County, NY, Minnie Ramsay provides a first-hand account of the unveiling of the Andrew Johnson Monument in Greeneville, TN. She notes that "until about ten oclock there was not a great crowd there, but the special trains came about that time from Bristol and Knoxville and they were full." She continues by describing the procession and speakers, as well as problems with the unveiling itself. Ramsay argues that "the unveiling was a decided failure, the flag dropped off and a great many did not see it at all and were surprised on looking to find it off and they did not see it."

In addition to describing the monument unveiling, Ramsay also discusses planting season and her garden.

• Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 -- Monuments.