Bibliographic Records
Database:
Volunteer Voices: The Growth of Democracy in Tennessee
Query:
vvcat: "A.4"
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Title: 1815 Nov. 1 [to] Return J. Meigs
Signer : Path Killer
Recipient : Return J. Meigs
Date Created: 1815-11-01
Abstract: This document is a receipt dated November 1, 1815, acknowledging that Return J. Meigs, acting as agent to the Cherokee Nation, paid thirty-six thousand dollars to the Cherokee for their annuities for the years 1813 through 1816.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003049
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| 427 |
Title: 1806 Feb. 17, Chickamaga [to] Return J. Meigs
Author : Pathkiller
Signer : John Lowry
Recipient : Return J. Meigs, 1740-1823
Date Created: 1806-02-17
Abstract: This document is a letter written February 17th 1806 by Pathkiller, Principle Chief to the Cherokees and signed by John Lowrey. The letter is written to Return J. Meigs, Agent to the Cherokee. Pathkiller requests the help of Meigs to forcefully remove Dempsey Fields from the Cherokee Nation. Pathkiller also requests a doctor`s care for his people who have small pox.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002864
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| 428 |
Title: State of Tennessee, US Bond for Peter Blanton
Signer : Peter Blanton
Signer : R. Ledbetter
Witness : S.W. Cooley
Date Created: 1871-12-01
Abstract: Bond statement in which Peter Blanton and R. Ledbetter bound themselves to the State of Tennessee in the sum of $250. This sum was to be voided if Blanton personally appeared before the Judge of the Circuit Court in Dover and answered an indictment for adultery/cohabitating. S.W. Cooley, Sheriff, signed the document as witness.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: State Circuit Court
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002742
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| 429 |
Title: Rose Bud Polka
Composer : Philby, Henry
Date Created: 1854
Abstract: This piece of sheet music is included in a bound volume once owned by Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident. An inscription in pencil on the outer cover of this piece reads "Nora E. Garner Female College Columbia Tenn Dec 12th 1861." This piano forte was "Respectfully Dedicated To Miss Sarah Montgomery and Mary M. Johnston."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001509
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| 430 |
Title: Pickens in Washington to Lenoir, William B. in Campbell`s Station, Tennessee
Author : Pickens
Date Created: 1817-01-29
Abstract: Letter discussing decisions in the house and other government entities regarding property claims and land warrants. Specifically discusses a land exchange with the Cherokees and a claim property in Creek County.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Lenoir Family Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001360
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| 431 |
Title: 1843, Rebecca Staritt vs United States [for] improvements
Author : Preston Starritt
Date Created: 1843
Abstract: This document is a claim made by Rebecca Starritt to receive the value of improvements made on property she claims to have owned during the Treaty of 1835 and 1836.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003106
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| 432 |
Title: Map showing the lands assigned to Emigrant Indians west of Arkansas and Missouri
Creator : R. Jones
Date Created: 1836-02-23
Abstract: Map has charts showing the amount of land given to various tribes, statements of the number of Indians of various tribes west and east of the Mississippi River.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Map Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002688
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| 433 |
Title: Bill of lading for shipment of cotton from The Hermitage
Creator : R. W. White
Date Created: 1826-07-26
Abstract: This document is a bill of lading for shipment of Andrew Jackson`s cotton from Nashville to New Orleans by steamboat. It lists 71 bales of cotton weighing 32,657 pounds, shipped at a freight rate of 75 cents per 100 pounds.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: The Hermitage Historic Collection
Contributing Institution: The Hermitage
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002522
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| 434 |
Title: 1839 Dec. 24, Chattanooga [to] Mr. C[harles] F. Welcker, Kingston, Tennessee
Author : R.A. Ramsey
Recipient : Charles F. Welcker
Date Created: 1839-12-24
Abstract: This document is a letter dated December 24, 1839, from R. A. Ramsey in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Charles F. Welcker in Kingston, Tennessee. Ramsey is responding to an enquiry from Welcker and states that he intends to retain his current blacksmith at a price of 350 dollars.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Charles Freeling Welcker Papers
Contributing Institution: C. M. McClung Historical Collection
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002983
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| 435 |
Title: Late Arrivals for Groceries!
Author : R.M. House
Date Created: 1840-02-20
Abstract: This advertisement in The Clarksville Chronicle of June 4, 1840 concerns new groceries just received by the Steamer Rocky Mountain, directly from New Orleans. Among the items listed are 100 sacks of coffee, 250 boxes of various sizes of raisins, 200 boxes of table salt, 100 pounds of almonds, 20 boxes of cod fish, 10 boxes of lemons, different varieties of tea, 10 boxes of claret wine, 10 boxes of "Champaine Wine," various barrels, casks or boxes of Holland Gin, Old Jamaica Rum, Malaga Wine, Port and Madiera Wine, candles, shot and spices such as pepper, allspice, cinnamon and mustard.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: General Special Collections
Contributing Institution: Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003265
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| 436 |
Title: R.M. Moore in Knoxville, Tennessee to John McAdoo, in Clinton, Tennessee
Signer : R.M. Moore
Date Created: 1847-02-15
Abstract: This is a letter from R.M.Moore in Knoxville, TN to J.D. McAdoo in Clinton, TN telling him about his college life and how he is sick with a bad headache.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: R.M. Moore Letter
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002694
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| 437 |
Title: 1828 Jun. 14 [to] Samuel Houston, Nashville, Ten [nessee]
Author : R.M. Woods
Recipient : Samuel Houston
Date Created: 1828-06-14
Abstract: This document is a letter written to Governor Samuel Houston (1827-1829) from R M Woods on June 14, 1828. R M Woods asks for the pardon of a farmer named Daniel Allen. Woods states that this farmer is respected by his neighbors and is needed to support his family as reasons that he should be pardoned.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Governor Samuel Houston Papers, 1827-1829
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002931
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| 438 |
Title: Apportionment of Giles County School Fund, 1841
Author; Signer : R.P. Currin
Date Created: 1841-07-26
Abstract: The report states that the annual appropriation by the State was $100,000 and the bonus paid by Banks, Insurance Offices, etc. was $20,452. The total scholastic population in 1841 was 3542 (again); dollars apportioned $2292.56.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: County Court Records, 1840-1853
Contributing Institution: Giles County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002821
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| 439 |
Title: Apportionment of Giles County School Fund, 1840
Signer : R.P. Currin
Date Created: 1840-07-20
Abstract: Report that lists the local funding for Giles county schools from tippling tax, common school land tax, bonus from insurance companies, and Planters Bank as $14,590.46, as well as the annual appropriation by the state of $100,000. The report lists scholastic population by district and the distribution of money in this districts, with a total of $2244.58. Signed by R.P. Currin, Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: County Court Records, 1840-1853
Contributing Institution: Giles County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002820
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| 440 |
Title: R.R. Calkins, San Francisco to Brownlow
Author : R.R. Calkins
Recipient : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1861-04-19
Abstract: Letter from R. R. Calkins in San Francisco to Brownlow that praises Brownlow and places a subscription with the Whig. Sends names of 31 other people who desire to be added to the paper`s subscription list.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: William G. Brownlow Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001798
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| 441 |
Title: [Letter] 1844 Jul. 4, La Grange, [Alabama] [to] Mr. Edmund Taylor, Fayette Co[unty], Ten[nessee]
Author : R.V. Taylor
Recipient : Edmund Taylor
Date Created: 1844-07-04
Abstract: This document is a letter written by R. V. Taylor to his father, Edmund Taylor, on July 4, 1844. In the letter, Taylor tells his father about the difficulty he had in his travel to school and events happening to acquaintances he visited on the way and at the school.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Taylor Family of Fayette County, Tennessee Letters
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003200
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| 442 |
Title: [Letter] 1849 Jun. 15, Paris, Tenn[essee]
Author : R.V. Taylor
Recipient : Thomas Taylor
Date Created: 1849-06-15
Abstract: This document is a letter written by R.V. Taylor. The first page is dated June 15, 1849, to his brother Thomas in which he discusses the illness he is recovering from and states that he wishes to receive letters from people at home. Taylor also discusses a temperance celebration that the town of Paris, Tennessee is having the next day. The second page is a brief note dated June 16 to Taylor`s cousin Martha.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Taylor Family of Fayette County, Tennessee Letters
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003186
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| 443 |
Title: Painting of Andrew Jackson
Artist : Ralph E.W. Earl
Associated name : Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845
Date Created: 1817
Abstract: Bust length portrait of Andrew Jackson in military uniform by Ralph E.W. Earl in 1817.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: The Hermitage Historic Collection
Contributing Institution: The Hermitage
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000351
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Title: Tennessee Gentleman, Andrew Jackson
Artist : Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl, 1785-1838
Associated name : Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845
Date Created: 1830
Abstract: "Tennessee Gentleman". Full-length portrait of Andrew Jackson. Wearing a black suit and a straw top hat on head with wide black band. Standing, weight on right foot, left knee slightly bent, right elbow bent, cane in right hand. Background of brownish green trees near left with horses on the right; blue sky flecked with clouds center and right. The Hermitage is pink in the background.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: The Hermitage Historic Collection
Contributing Institution: The Hermitage
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000358
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Title: 1808 Jan. 22, Return J. Meigs to Richard Beardon
Associated name : Return J Meigs
Date Created: 1808-01-22
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of twelve dollars to Richard Beardon for carrying supplies to the Cherokee Indians from Knoxville, Tennessee to Southwest Point.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003160
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Title: 1812 Nov. 30, The United States for the Cherokees on the Arkansas River
Recipient : Return J. Meigs, 1740-1823
Author : United States
Associated name : Timothy Meigs
Date Created: 1812-11-30
Abstract: This document is an invoice for goods received by Return J. Meigs on behalf of the Cherokee Indians. Meigs paid Eight hundred, fifty three dollars and twelve and one half cents for the goods.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003041
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Title: 1809 Mar.-Oct., The United States to Return J. Meigs, Agent to the Cherokee Nation
Author : United States
Recipient : Return J. Meigs, 1740-1823
Date Created: 1809-10-23
Abstract: This document is an invoice dated 1809 from the United States to Return J. Meigs for services rendered as agent to the Cherokee Indians.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003037
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Title: 1811 Jul. 26, Return J. Meigs to George Colville
Associated name : Return J. Meigs
Date Created: 1811-07-26
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of sixty dollars for a stolen horse. George Colville, administrator of the estate of George Barber Davis, collected the payment from Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003166
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| 449 |
Title: 1812 Jul. 1, Return J. Meigs to Eunototah alias Bushhead
Associated name : Return J. Meigs
Date Created: 1812-07-01
Abstract: This document is a receipt for payment of sixty eight dollars for Eunototah, a Cherokee, for his horse which was stolen by a white man. Payment was made by Return J. Meigs, agent for the War Department.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003167
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Title: 1813 Aug. 6, Highwassee Garrison, [to] John Armstrong, Secretary of War
Author : Return J. Meigs
Recipient : John Armstrong
Date Created: 1813-08-06
Abstract: This document is a letter from Return J. Meigs, Agent to the Cherokee Nation, to John Armstrong, Secretary of War. Meigs asks permission to employ the Cherokees as soldiers to protect themselves, and their property from the Creek Indians and the British.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Penelope Allen Collection, 1801-1984
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003045
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