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
Language of Materials
English
- Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Cartes de visite (CDVs) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection Repository
601 S Gay Street
3rd floor
Knoxville Tennessee 37902 United States
865.215.8814
mcclung-archivist@knoxlib.org
