W. G. Brownlow, 1862 correspondence and carte-de-visite; comments on slavery.
Scope and Contents
May 17, 1862 letter from ‘A Conservative Man,’ New York, to Dr. Brownlow. May 19, 1862 response from W.G. Brownlow, Astor House, to ‘A Conservative Man’ on same paper. ALS 2 pp. (1 pc.) Re: Cruelty inflicted on Union men was by people “raised and educated in the midst of slavery.” Brownlow replied that the worst actions he witnessed were by Northern men. W.G. Brownlow, Providence, note to Mr. Crossman. June 3, 1862. Thanking him for the memorial of Roger Williams. ANS 1 pc. Carte-de-visite of William G. Brownlow. ‘Parson Brownlow’ printed on verso. No photographer listed by seller indicated it was E. Anthony. 1 pc.
Dates
- 1862
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
- Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Cartes de visite (CDVs) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mr. Crossman Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Roger Williams Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- W. G. Brownlow, 1862 correspondence and carte-de-visite; comments on slavery.
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Repository Details
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