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Title: Deposition recorded by Andrew Jackson
Author : Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845
Associated name : Thomas Hutchings
Date Created: 1802
Abstract: Deposition of Thomas Hutchings taken by Andrew Jackson in Davidson County for an 1802 court case in Washington County of Thomas Ingram Samuel Wilson & his wife Mary against William Cocke. Includes letter from Washington County court requesting Jackson to gather the deposition.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Washington County Court Records
Contributing Institution: Archives of Appalachia- ETSU
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000829
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Title: [Military Order] 1827 May 19, [to] Gen[era]l John Coffee
Author : Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845
Recipient : John Coffee
Date Created: 1827-05-19
Abstract: This document is a military order from Andrew Jackson allowing General John Coffee to deliver to Edmund Winston a bond due by Colonel Anthony Winston for the sum one thousand, sixty six dollars and two third cents.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Andrew Jackson Letters, 1804-1844
Contributing Institution: University of Memphis Special Collections
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003170
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Title: Andrew Roberts Petition
Creator : Andrew Roberts
Date Created: 1852-10
Abstract: In this document Andrew Roberts, administrator of Adam Clapp`s estate, petitions the Knox County Court to allow the sale of a slave named Roy so that the proceeds may be divided among Clapp`s eight heirs.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Andrew Roberts Petition
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001820
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Title: H.R. 1486, 41st Congress, 2nd session
Author : United States. Congress. House of Representatives. Committee on Education and Labor
Attributed name : Arnell
Date Created: 1870-03-09
Abstract: U.S. Representative Arnell proposed this bill for the establishment of the Bureau of Education in the Department of the Interior and the transfer of the Freedmen`s Bureau to the new bureau. This bill contains other proposals concerning employees, finances, and duties of the old and new bureaus and notations in Eaton`s handwriting.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001946
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Title: Don't Make a Monkey out of Me
Composer; Lyricist : B. C. Hodgson
Date Created: 1925
Abstract: Sheet music for a song published at the time of the Scopes Monkey Trial, ridiculing the theory of evolution. Part of the Scopes subgroup of the John S. Mitchell Collection.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: John S. Mitchell Collection of Tennessee Music
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001495
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Title: Rebel Claim No. 80
Applicant : B. M. Hatch.
Date Created: 1868-05-19
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=200800000003547
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Title: B.D. Hyam in Washington, D.C. to J.R. Armstrong, Esq.
Signer : B.D. Hyam
Date Created: 1867-04-12
Abstract: This is a letter from the Union Claim Agency in Washington, D.C. to J.R. Armstrong saying that Rebecca Hemseuright needs to send her affidavit.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Hawkins County Archives
Contributing Institution: Hawkins County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002823
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Title: Barbour Lewis in Memphis, TN to Gen. John Eaton in Washington, D.C.
Author : Barbour Lewis, 1818-1893
Recipient : John Eaton, 1829-1906
Date Created: 1870-03-18
Abstract: Lewis discusses the possibility of reconstruction being extended to Tennessee, the retention of power by Republicans in the state government, and the lack of good leadership in their party. He wishes the passage of a bill which would bring reconstruction to the state. Lewis hopes that Butler and Stokes will not serve out their terms. He reflects on Trumbull and other conservative men in their party. He does not sanction the recent Republican convention in Nashville. Lewis writes of his unwilling work on the county committee, attempts to meet his debts, and hope for the judgeship.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: John Eaton Correspondence
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001696
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Title: Rules For Taking Depositions
Compiler : Circuit Court of Henry County
Scribe; Secretary : Benjamin Brown
Date Created: 1838-01-22
Abstract: A writ giving authorization to take depositions on behalf of the plaintiff in a Henry County Court case. The writ includes the "Rules for taking a deposition." The rules state that depositions may be given before a Clerk & Master; Benjamin Brown acted as Clerk & Master in this case.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Interesting Cases From The Henry County, Tennessee Archives
Contributing Institution: Henry County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002844
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Title: Slave Valuation
Associated name : Boulton, Charles
Creator : McClarin, John
Date Created: 1857-09-08
Abstract: An appraisal of the slaves belonging to the Estate of Charles Boulton that lists 13 slaves with supposed ages and estimated values including 3 men, 2 women, 4 boys and 4 girls with eight being under the age of 18. John McClarin is the appraiser and states that the heirs of the estate should sell, since it would be difficult to divide them into 11 shares.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Smith County Archives
Contributing Institution: Smith County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002766
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Title: Bradley County Chancery Court, Case 300
Sponsor : Bradley County
Date Created: 1882
Abstract: This is a portion of a court case whose full extent was approximately 150 pages. This case involves the sale of land and a church and how its accessibility will be affected with the building of a Freedman`s school. The document names as plaintiffs: Richard Hughes, William Tucker, Jackson Tibbs, Spencer Tibbs, J.W. Pugh, Turner Morgan, Peter Mathas, Trustees of the Colored Church of Zion, Peter Heard, John McCrosky, and Peter Lay. W.M. Wilhoit is listed as the defendant.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
Collection: Cleveland Public Library History Branch Collection
Contributing Institution: Southeast Tennessee Digital Archive Cleveland State Community College
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002700
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Title: Bruce R. Payne in Nashville, TN to E. H. Crump in Washington, D.C.
Author : Bruce R. Payne
Date Created: 1933-01-23
Abstract: A Friends of Prohibition group telegram asking Crump to oppose repeal of the 18th amendment.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Contributing Institution: Memphis Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001666
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Title: Justice of the Peace Commission
Recipient : Burton, L.M.W.
Signer : Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Date Created: 1856-10-22
Abstract: A form signed by Andrew Johnson when he was governor of Tennessee appointing three Justices of the Peace in Smith County. Notice the Tennessee State Sealat the top left that has the symbols for Agriculture and Commerce on it.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Smith County Archives
Contributing Institution: Smith County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003414
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Title: 1838 Sept. 29, The United States to John Vann
Signer : C. McDonald
Author : John Vann
Signer : Standing Buffalo
Date Created: 1838-09-29
Abstract: This document is a spoliation claim of John Vann concerning property taken from him by white man citizens of the United States. The property taken from him include both livestock and household items totaling $2237.87 in value.
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=200800000003117
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Title: State of Tennessee vs. C.H. Edde for Manufacturing Liquor
Defendant : C.H. Edde
Date Created: 1924-06-03
Abstract: This is a court document on the case of C.H. Edde charged with manufacturing liquor.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Moore County Court Loose Records
Contributing Institution: Moore County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003419
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Title: Slave Hire Document from Jefferson County, Tennessee
Creator : Calloway Hodge
Date Created: 1864-02-05
Abstract: Document renting a slave belonging to Calloway Hodge of Jefferson County, Tennessee, to William Wilson of Jackson County, North Carolina for the course of a year. The document is signed by Wilson and witnessed, 1864 February 5.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
Collection: Slave Hire Document from Jefferson County, Tennessee
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001522
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Title: John T. Scopes Trial (The Old Religion's Better after All)
Composer; Lyricist : Carlos B. McAfee
Date Created: 1925
Abstract: Sheet music of an anti-evolution, pro-creationism song published at the time of the John T. Scopes monkey trial. Part of the Scopes subgroup of the John S. Mitchell Collection.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: John S. Mitchell Collection of Tennessee Music
Contributing Institution: Center for Popular Music
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001493
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Title: Land Grant
Other : Carroll, William, 1788-1844
Associated name : Deaderick, George M.
Assignee : Pafford, Thomas
Date Created: 1817-12 - 1822-03-14
Abstract: A land grant that assigned a five-acre tract to Thomas Pafford from George M. Deaderick in 1822. Notice the desciption contains the type of surveying language used at that time, i.e. using landmarks such as trees and waterways as boundary guides. Signed by Governor William Carroll.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: Smith County Archives
Contributing Institution: Smith County Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002762
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Title: Petition for a Road and Ferry to Cross at Hastings
Signer : Chapman W.H.
Signer : Elias Ferguson
Signer : Edmund Bean
Date Created: 1886
Abstract: A petition requesting that a new road be built and a ferry constructed to cross the Tennessee River at Hastings in Rhea County. After crossing the river, the road would continue into McMinn County and from there go into Bledsoe County. 104 citizens of Rhea County signed the petition.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Collection: Clyde W. Roddy Public Library
Contributing Institution: Clyde W. Roddy Public Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003494
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Title: Bond between George Farragut and John Hagey
Associated name : Charles McClung
Associated name : George Farragut
Associated name : John Hagey
Date Created: 1797-06-01
Abstract: Printed bond between George Farragut and John Hagey that Farragut will pay the penal sum unless he wins the case against Hagey. Signed by Charles McClung and Farragut, 1797 June 1.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: George Farragut Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001858
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Title: Notice regarding case of George Farragut vs. John Hagey
Creator : Charles McClung
Associated name : George Farragut
Associated name : George Hagey
Date Created: 1797-04
Abstract: Notice dated April 1797 regarding the case of George Farragut vs. John Hagey that all further proceedings are to desist until the court meets in July. Signed by Charles McClung, clerk of the court of Knox County.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
Collection: George Farragut Papers
Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000001857
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Title: Rebel Claim No. 152
Applicant : Cicero Rhodes
Date Created: 1868-05-15
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the end of the civil war. If approved, they received compensation for the 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=200800000003519
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Title: Rebel Claim No. 153
Applicant : Cicero Rhodes
Date Created: 1868-05-15
Abstract: Rebel Claims form filed by Tennessee citizens after the ed 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=200800000003520
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Title: Rebel Claim No. 58
Applicant : Cicero Rhodes
Date Created: 1868-05-15
Abstract: Rebel Claims forms 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=200800000003518
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Title: Clarence Darrow
Associated name : Clarence Darrow, 1857-1938
Date Created: 1925-07
Abstract: Photograph of Clarence Darrow taken during the Scopes Trial in Dayton, Tennessee.
Tennessee State Department of Education Eras:
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Collection: Looking Back at Tennessee Photograph Collection
Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and Archives
URL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002710
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