Sherman, David A.

Scope and Contents David A. Sherman the first president of East Tennessee College (later University of Tennessee), principal of Hampden-Sydney Academy. ALS. Knoxville, 20 January 1817. Address panel present with manuscript “Knoxville, T./20 January 1817” postmark and manuscript “25” rate. Addressed to Gen. Hezekiah Howe in New Haven, CT.At the time of this writing, Sherman was at Hampden-Sydney. The letter is an order for books for the academy (244 books). Sherman also makes comments on Knoxville...

Scope and Contents Ten certificates transferring one share of stock in the Knoxville Library Company, 1817-1822. ADS 10 pcs. Includes : David A. Sherman to Thomas H. Nelson, December 6, 1817; William C. Mynatt to James McMinn, January 2, 1818; David Campbell to James W. Craig, February 21, 1818; John Campbell to Joseph Scott, March 1, 1818; D. Keller to John and Joseph King, June 4, 1819; James McMinn to Hugh A. M. White, April 10, 1820; John Whitson to Clark & Barton, February 10, 1821; James W. Craig to...