| 576 |
Title: Brownlow, William Gannaway in Washington, D.C. to Childs
Author : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1862-06-26
Abstract: Discusses distribution and sale of his book and the Civil War, specifically plans he has heard regarding Union forces marching on East Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: William Gannaway Brownlow Papers, 1836-1862
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001131
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| 577 |
Title: Message to the Legislature on Lawlessness in Nashville
Author : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1865-11-22
Abstract: In this message, Brownlow asks the Tennessee state legislature to deal with the growing lawlessness in Nashville. He speaks of murders and robberies, blaming some of the trouble on saloons, gaming halls and other "dens of iniquity." He requests the legislature to take prompt and decisive action.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Governor William G. Brownlow Papers, 1865-1869
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001890
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| 578 |
Title: William G. Brownlow in Nashville to Mrs. Brownlow and family
Author : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1863-07-13
Abstract: Letter from William G. Brownlow to his wife and family giving war news. Mentions the recruitment of fifteen deserters from Gen. Braxton Bragg`s army. Reports that many rank and file Confederate soldiers have applied for amnesty. States that Andrew Johnson and he had telegraphed Gen. Wool asking for the arrest of Gen. William H. Carroll. Mentions an assassination attempt made upon Dr. Peters at Brownlow`s boarding house. States that "200 rebels came in last night, deserters from Bragg."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: William G. Brownlow Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001799
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| 579 |
Title: William G. Brownlow in Knoxville, TN to General Joseph A. Cooper in Nashville, TN
Author : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1867-09-22
Abstract: Governor Brownlow writes to General Joseph A. Cooper to bring all the infantry and cavalry troops that he can command to Nashville to protect the judges and clerks and enforce the franchise law, a measure requiring an oath of allegiance to the United States and very unpopular with former Confederates. Brownlow tells him to call on Major General George Thomas if he needs additional forces to keep the peace and enforce the law.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Governor William G. Brownlow Papers, 1865-1869
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001892
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| 580 |
Title: William G. Brownlow in Knoxville, TN to General Joseph A. Cooper in Nashville, TN
Author : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1867-07-25
Abstract: Governor William Gannaway Brownlow answers Gen. Joseph A. Cooper`s request to send troops to Nashville. He informs the general that it will be impossible to send troops at present, stating that the forces are needed in East Tennessee after the murder of a black man in Knoxville and a request from the sheriff in Rogersville for troops to maintain order.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Governor William G. Brownlow Papers, 1865-1869
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001891
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| 581 |
Title: Col. O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TN to Gov. W. G. Brownlow in Nashville, TN
Recipient : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1866-01-10
Abstract: Writes to advise Brownlow on the dissatisfied mood of the people in Anderson, Scott, Morgan, and Campbell counties in regard to nonelected, appointed judges. Advises Brownlow to hold elections for the positions. Says that Judge Young believes that were an election held, he could win. Mentions Colonel John Whitson`s law suit against Colonel Cummings, John Jarnigan and others. Also says that "Captain Wainwright has turned over Sneed`s house to you." Mentions General Stoneman and Mr. Caldwell.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: William G. Brownlow Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001801
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| 582 |
Title: Oath to United States by William G. Brownlow
Signer : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1862-06-16
Abstract: An oath of alligience to the United States sworn by William G. Brownlow on June 16, 1863 notarized by Horace H. Hanson. Is listed on the reverse of document as "Special Agent."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: William G. Brownlow Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001572
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| 583 |
Title: Oath of Allegiance of William Gannaway Brownlow
Signer : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1805-1877
Date Created: 1867-06-20
Abstract: William G. Brownlow signed an oath of allegiance to the United States upon his candidacy for Governor in 1867. In the oath, he swears that he has never born arms against the United States, nor assisted in the rebellion against it, nor held any civil or military office within the Confederate government. It was filed in Knox County on July 16, 1867 as a "Candidate`s Oath."
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Governor William G. Brownlow Papers, 1865-1869
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001897
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| 584 |
Title: Letter from W.H. Stilwell to Gov. Brownlow
Recipient : William Gannaway Brownlow, 1848-1902
Date Created: 1870-04-18
Abstract: Letter frmo W.H. Stilwell in Humboldt, Tennessee to Gov. W. Brownlow in which Stilwell discusses recent election where states that the former Confederates did not vote for anyone "suspected of Unionism" and Black voters were induced to vote the way the former Confederates wished. Also discusses the Klu Klux Klan when he states that "negroes" are being shot, whipped, and driven off by the Klanm and complains that even visiting Northern Republicans must feign sympathy with the former Confederates. States that were a person to write and complain, as he has done, the result would be fatal, but he trusts Brownlow and expresses hope for Congressional action for protection.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: William G. Brownlow Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001796
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| 585 |
Title: William H. Fogg in New York, NY to Gen. John Eaton in Nashville, TN
Author : William H. Fogg
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1868-03-03
Abstract: Asks Eaton`s opinion on the bonds issued by Tennessee as an investment. Observing that a large debt has been incurred by the state for the building of railroads. Criticism of Andrew Johnson.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence, 1865-1905
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001102
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| 586 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 184
Complainant : William H. Henson
Date Created: 1868-06-27
Abstract: This is an approved claim filed by Hardeman County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003566
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| 587 |
Title: I am dying, Egypt, dying
Lyricist : William Haines Lytle, 1826-1863
Date Created: 1866
Abstract: General W.H. Lytle, a famous soldier who wrote the popular poem "Anthony and Cleopatra," served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga. In 1864, a year after his death, W. Maynard set his poem to music and it became immensely popular. Included in a bound volume of sheet music belonging to Tennessee resident, Miss Nora Gardner.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002639
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| 588 |
Title: Letter to Dorothy Dix - Elizabeth Meriwether - from her Father
Author : William Meriwether
Date Created: 1863-05-24
Abstract: Correspondence letters are mainly between Dorothy Dix (Elizabeth Meriwether) and her family members and friends; much is divulged about her professional life in general. This letter was written to Elizabeth Meriwether from her father as he readies himself to join the Civil War forces and leaves his child ...in the tender care of your most devoted mother.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Dorothy Dix
Contributing Institution: Austin Peay State University
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002491
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| 589 |
Title: State convention and delegates election results for District 9 of Stewart County, Tennessee
Signer : William P. Dawson
Date Created: 1861-02-09
Abstract: The vote was 46-1 for a convention; 4 candidates are on the ballot: Cave Johnson - 19, G. A. Henry - 26, N. Brandon - 21, Clay Roberts - 26. Page 2 has a list of the men who voted.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: County Records
Contributing Institution: Stewart County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002782
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| 590 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 32
Applicant : William Porch May
Date Created: 1868-05-12
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken by armies during the war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003542
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| 591 |
Title: Funeral Invitation Inviting Col. John Overton to Serve as a Pall Bearer for Jefferson Davis
Author : William Preston Johnston, 1831-1899
Date Created: 1889-12-10
Abstract: Johnston invites Overton to serve as pall bearer for the funeral of Jefferson Davis.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Travellers Rest
Contributing Institution: Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002793
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| 592 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 187
Applicant : William S. Carson
Date Created: 1868-05-03
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the Civil War. If approved, they received compensation for supplies taken during the war.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Rebel Claims
Contributing Institution: Bolivar-Hardeman County Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003538
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| 593 |
Title: The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
Composer : William Shakespeare Hays, 1837-1907
Date Created: 1865
Abstract: A ballad that was written and composed by Will S. Hays for Miss Annie Cannon that tells of the death of a drummer boy at the Battle of Shiloh. The cover has a sketch of a mournful group of soldiers with the drummer boy.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Civil War in Tennessee Sheet Music Collection
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001488
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| 594 |
Title: Drummer Boy of Shiloh
Composer : William Shakespeare Hays, 1837-1907
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: Civil War era song about a fallen drummer boy at the Battle of Shiloh.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001526
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| 595 |
Title: William S. Rosecrans in Stephenson, AL to Andrew Johnson in Nashville, TN
Author : William Starke Rosecrans, 1819-1898
Date Created: 1863-08-27
Abstract: Major General William S. Rosecrans writes to Military Governor Andrew Johnson of Tennessee about presidential orders to build the North Western Railroad. He details the military personnel available to help with the project, including engineers, troops and Colonel Thompson`s 1st and 2nd Reg`t Colored Troops. Rosecrans further explains that Col. Innes, Military Supervisor of Railroads, is to detail the number of engineers and furnish the "rolling shock" to complete the task.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001878
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| 596 |
Title: Discharge for James Davis
Creator : William W. Mosier
Date Created: 1865-06-05
Abstract: Discharge certificate for James Davis who served 3 years in the Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers from July 1st, 1862-June 5, 1865. Papers signed by Captain William W. Mosier.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Pearson and Davis Families. Manuscripts, 1839-1887
Contributing Institution: Archives of the City of Kingsport
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000820
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| 597 |
Title: Twin Flowers Polka
Composer : Wm (William) Herz
Date Created: 1866
Abstract: This polka was dedicated to "Misses Bettie and Lottie Behrens," and is included in a bound volume of sheet music that once belonged to Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002649
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| 598 |
Title: Up With the Flag
Composer : Wm. B. Harrell
Date Created: 1863
Abstract: This piece was copyrighted "in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Confederate States of America, for the Eastern District of Virginia" and was composed for the "Fourth N.C. Troops." A rallying battle song for the Confederate troops, it is included in a bound volume of sheet music once owned by Miss Nora Gardner, a Tennessee resident.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Nora Gardner Sheet Music Volumes
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002648
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| 599 |
Title: Rebel Claim No. 176
Applicant : Wyly B. Edington
Date Created: 1868-06-28
Abstract: Claims filed by Benton County, Tennessee, citizens after the Civil War for damages caused by the Confederate Army. The document includes an inventory of the damages. The Confederate Army is referred to in the document as the Rebel Army. The Civil War is identified as the Rebellion. The claim had to include witnesses who could vouch that the claimant had never given "aid, comfort, countenance, or encouragement" to the rebellion.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Benton County Court Records
Contributing Institution: Benton County Archive
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000996
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| 600 |
Title: Amenesty Oath for J.C. Ramsey
Creator : United States of America
Date Created: 1865-11-10
Abstract: This is an amnesty oath taken by J.C. Ramsey following the Civil War pardoning him "for all offences by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied, in the said rebellion..." Andrew Johnoson was President of the United States at the time the oath was administered.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: James Gettys McGready Ramsey Papers, 1790-1912
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001303
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