John Hunt Letter
John Hunt wrote this letter to his brother, David Hunt, in Franklin County, Tennessee on June 19, 1835. In it, he expresses his desire to step down as Sheriff of Claiborne County, Tennessee after having served for eighteen years. He also writes of ailments in his family and of upcoming elections, expressing distaste for a particular candidate, John Overton, whom Hunt believes falsely claims to support farmers' interests.
Dates
- 1835 June 19
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)
Abstract
John Hunt wrote this letter to his brother, David Hunt, in Franklin County, Tennessee on June 19, 1835. In it, he expresses his desire to step down as Sheriff of Claiborne County, Tennessee after having served for eighteen years. He also writes of ailments in his family and of upcoming elections, expressing distaste for a particular candidate, John Overton, whom Hunt believes falsely claims to support farmers' interests.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Hunt was born to John and Joanna (Holbrook) Hunt in Hawkins County, North Carolina in 1781. His father was the first sheriff of Hawkins County. John Hunt Jr. married Rhoda Henderson and went on to become the first sheriff of Claiborne County and later a Representative in the Missouri State Legislature. He died in Jefferson City in 1847.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Special Collections purchased this letter in October of 1987.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository