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Finding Aid for the John M. Lea Letter, 1868 March 21


MS-3068

University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN


Collection processed by: Will Dewey, June 19, 2007
Finding Aid written by: Will Dewey, June 19, 2007
Encoded by: Will Dewey, June 19, 2007

Summary Information
Title: John M. Lea Letter

Date/Date Range :   1868 March 21

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:
This collection consists of a letter from John M. Lea to William G. Brownlow, Governor of Tennessee. Lea briefly introduces his recommendation of H. G. Smith as Judge of the Supreme Court and refers Brownlow to a full letter of recommendation originally enclosed with this letter.

Call number: MS-3068

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

Access and Use
Aquisition Information:
Collection was purchased by the University of Tennessee Special Collections Library on February 25, 2007.
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 M. Lea letter, MS-3068. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.


Biography / History

John McCormick Lea was born in 1818 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He lived most of his life in Nashville, Tennessee, where he practiced law. He served as mayor of Nashville from 1848 to 1850 and was also a circuit judge. He died in Monteagle, Tennessee on September 21, 1903.


Collection Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a letter from John M. Lea to William G. Brownlow, Governor of Tennessee. Lea briefly introduces his recommendation of H. G. Smith as Judge of the Supreme Court and refers Brownlow to a full letter of recommendation originally enclosed with this letter.

Subject Terms

  • Lea, John McCormick, 1818-1903.
  • Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877.
  • Tennessee -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950.
  • Tennessee. Supreme Court.
  • Elections -- Tennessee.
Contents List
Box   1     Folder   1    
John M. Lea letter 1868 March 21

Scope Note:

His Excellency, W G. Brownlow. Governor of Tennessee

Sir, Enclosed is a recommendation of H. G. Smith, ESQ. for the office of Judge of the Supreme Court. I can only say that no better selection could be made. Mr. Smith is a leaned man and [has liked?] the confidence of the people. I take him to be one of the best lawyers in the State. You know him personally, I suppose, and this recommendation, signed by both political parties, shows the estimate in which he is held at Memphis.

Yours truly, John M. Lea