Title: John Lindsey Letter

Date/Date Range :   1860

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection consists of a four-page letter dated 1860 from John Lindsey in Hannibal, Tennessee, to his friend F.A. Stow. In it, Lindsey discusses business relating to his land in Hannibal, his plans for developing that land, his intention to open a saloon in collaboration with several other men, his opinions on slavery and slaves, and his opposition to a law compelling all free blacks to leave the state of Tennessee. He also inquires about his friend's family, passes on news of his own, and mentions various meetings taking place in the Baptist and Methodist churches in Hannibal.

Call number: MS-2723

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

Aquisition Information:

Collection was purchased by Special Collections in February 2006.

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], John Lindsey Letter, MS-2723. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single letter.

No biographical information could be found.

This collection consists of a four-page letter dated 1860 from John Lindsey in Hannibal, Tennessee, to his friend F.A. Stow. In it, Lindsey discusses business relating to his land in Hannibal, his plans for developing that land, his intention to open a saloon in collaboration with several other men, his opinions on slavery and slaves, and his opposition to a law compelling all free blacks to leave the state of Tennessee. He also inquires about his friend's family, passes on news of his own, and mentions various meetings taking place in the Baptist and Methodist churches in Hannibal.

• Lindsey, John
• Slavery -- Tennessee.
• Religion -- Tennessee -- 19th century.