Johnson (Andrew) Collection

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Folder Oversize 1

Order binding Andrew Johnson as apprentice to James Selby, Wake County, North Carolina HM 8200 1822 February 18

Scope and Contents

Handwritten 19th century copy made from the minutes of Wake County Court, February term 1822. Johnson is listed as "an orphan boy... 14 years of age," bound to learn the trade of a tailor. Item is undated; date is that of original minutes entry. (1 page)

Box 1, Folder 1

Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to David Trotter Patterson HM 8201 1844 May 13

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Regarding the annexation of Texas and relations with Mexico; the state of the Democratic Party and the 1844 presidential race; and several politicians including Martin Van Buren, Lewis Cass, John Tyler, Henry Clay, Thomas Hart Benton, James K. Polk, and others. Letter also mentions a recent tariff bill defeat. (5 pages)

Box 1, Folder 2

Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to David Trotter Patterson, Greeneville, Tennessee HM 8202 1850 April 5

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, with addressed envelope and franking signature. Regarding a cadet appointment for Reuben Arnold, emigration to California, and the editorship of the Greeneville "Spy" and its future. (4 pages)

Box 1, Folder 3

Andrew Johnson, Nashville, letter to Robert Johnson HM 8203 1856 July 11

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Regarding Robert Johnson's partnership with McFarland, a fire in Nashville, politics and the presidential election. (4 pages)

Box 1, Folder 4

Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert Johnson HM 8204 1858 December 26

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Discusses relations between Spain and Mexico; Robert Johnson's potential January visit to Washington, D.C.; his boredom and the inactivity of Congress. (4 pages)

Box 1, Folder 5

Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert Johnson, Greeneville, Tennessee HM 8205 1859 February 22

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter, with addressed envelope and franking signature. Regarding the appointment of William Churchwell and possible appointment for Robert Johnson, candidates for Congress from Tennessee, and politics. (4 pages)

Box 1, Folder 6

Andrew Johnson, Greeneville, Tennessee, letter to Robert Johnson, Nashville HM 8206 1859 October 20

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, with addressed envelope and franking signature. Discusses the position of state geologist and Tennessee state politics; the recharter of banks, the currency issue, and banking; and activities in Greeneville. (8 pages)

Box 1, Folder 7

Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert Johnson, Nashville HM 8207 1860 January 12

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, with addressed envelope and franking signature. Regarding Congress, William H. Barksdale's bill proposing the expulsion of free persons of color from Tennessee, the Tennessee state convention, and Stephen A. Douglas as a presidential candidate. (8 pages)

Box 1, Folder 8

Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert Johnson HM 8208 1860 April 22

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Regarding the nomination of Stephen A. Douglas as presidential candidate and Tennessee's position. Letter marked private. (4 pages)

Box 1, Folder 9

Isham Green Harris, Nashville, letter to Mrs. L.C. Brown HM 8217 1861 January 8

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Discusses Tennessee and the state of the Union, Johnson's speech, secession, the future of Tennessee, and predictions on the Confederacy. (4 pages)

Box 1, Folder 10

Danville Leadbetter, headquarters Greeneville, letter to Martha Patterson HM 8197 1861 November 29

Scope and Contents

Letter signed. Written to Johnson's daughter regarding the use of the Johnson family house as a military hospital by the Confederacy. (3 pages)

Box 1, Folder 11

William M. Churchwell, headquarters Department of East Tennessee, Knoxville, letter to Eliza McCardle Johnson HM 8221 1862 April 26

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Regarding her departure from Tennessee including timeframe and routes, passports and escorts to be provided. (1 page)

Box 1, Folder 12

Isham Green Harris, Murfreesboro, letter to Eliza McCardle Johnson HM 8218 1862 October 12

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Reports that General Forrest is sending a flag of truce to Nashville for Eliza Johnson's travel. In pencil. (1 page)

Box 1, Folder 13

Edwin M. Stanton, Washington, D.C., letter to Andrew Johnson HM 8222 1863 April 18

Scope and Contents

Letter signed. Stanton sends orders from the War Department to Johnson as Brigadier General/ Military Governor of Tennessee for the military takeover of the state. (3 pages)

Box 1, Folder 14

Andrew Johnson, Nashville, letter to Ambrose E. Burnside, Cincinnati HM 8209 1863 June 5

Scope and Contents

Letter, with addressed envelope. Introducing Samuel J. Carter of Nashville. Written and signed for Johnson by his secretary. (1 page)

Box 1, Folder 15

Andrew Johnson letter to Samuel Carter, Nashville HM 8210 1863 August 7

Scope and Contents

Autograph note signed, with addressed envelope. Johnson requests "pure whiskey." In blue pencil, items are mounted. (1 page)

Box 1, Folder 16

Andrew Johnson, Nashville, letter to Robert Johnson HM 8211 1863 November 21

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Regarding Robert Johnson's resignation from his regiment, and Andrew Johnson's disappointment. In pencil. (2 pages)

Box 1, Folder 17

Andrew Johnson, Nashville, letter to Robert Johnson HM 8212 1863 November 23

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed. Regarding Robert Johnson's determination to reform and become sober. In pencil. (2 pages)

Folder Oversize 1

New York citizens letter to Andrew Johnson HM 8213 1865 May 17

Physical Description: On vellum; 63 x 48 cm.

Scope and Contents

Sending "a Coach, span of horses, harness, blankets, et cetera" to Andrew Johnson as a token of their appreciation of his fidelity to the country. Includes signatures for 40 individuals or companies. Includes addressed envelope.

Box 1, Folder 18

Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to A.A. Low; Phelps, Dodge & Co.; Hoyt Brothers; J.S. Schulty & others HM 8214 1865 May 22

Scope and Contents

Letter signed. Sent in response to New York citizens letter offering gifts, 1865 May 17 (HM 8213), which he states he is unable to accept. (2 pages)

Box 1, Folder 19

Andrew Johnson signed checks, Washington, D.C. HM 8198, 8199 1866 September 18, 1868 November 17

Scope and Contents

Two documents signed. One check made out to "self," the other to the president of Georgetown College. Items are mounted together. (1 page)

Box 1, Folder 20

William G. Brownlow, Nashville, letter to unidentified recipient HM 8220 1868 August 21

Scope and Contents

Letter signed. Addressed to "Dear General." Regarding the state of things in Tennessee. (3 pages)

Box 1, Folder 21

John A. Dix, Paris, letter to Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C. HM 8219 1869 February 12

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, with addressed envelope and seal. Sending his resignation as minister to France. (2 pages)

Box 1, Folder 22

Andrew Johnson, Greeneville, Tennessee, letter to Emily Miller, Washington, D.C. HM 8215 1870 January 22

Scope and Contents

Autograph letter initialed, with addressed envelope and franking signature. Regarding a copy of an address he is sending, reports he is not sure when he'll be in Washington, D.C. In pencil. (2 pages)

Publication Note

Published in Papers of Andrew Johnson as "To Unknown." Addressed envelope identifies recipient as Emily Miller.

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