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Theophilus Rogan (Hayslope) Letters to Theo. Rogan, 1855, 1867.

 Collection
Identifier: MM.2010.005

Scope and Contents

Letter, 1855, Phila., Pa., to "cousin" from "Will" (mentions regards to Mr. Rogan). 4 pgs., much talk of Pa. Vol. Militia and funeral of Gen. Bernard of Westchester in great detail. Christmas spent w. Col P. (Patterson?) who gave him a gold watch. Talk of Davy Crockett, names lots of Phila. cousins by name and Tenn. Relative Mr. Cowan. Detailed family letter. No env. Letter, 1867, Phila., Pa., to Theo. Rogan, Esq., Russellville, E. Tenn., from Bro, Will H. Both sick and Will refers to Tazewell as Theos home. Refers to Mr. Neill as family accountant. Mentions Secession Tax, rebels to be taxed, mentions Sam, the mulatto, and asks his politics. Mentions meeting at Morristown and the Kyles. Mr. Neils legal problems, suggests moving Lucy and Mr. Baker and Neil to the farm to protect them, along w. sister Margaret, to repay Neil for kindness to sister Sarah. Mentions children Maggie, Cassie, Lucy and Comie. Asks about Hu Kyle and anyone hurt in Rogersville? Patterson-Graham family connection.

Dates

  • 1855, 1867

Conditions Governing Access

Material is available for research. Prior arrangement MUST be made by contacting the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection at mcclung-archivist@knoxlib.org

Extent

1 folder in MM.2010

Title
Theophilus Rogan (Hayslope) Letters to Theo. Rogan, 1855, 1867.
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection Repository

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