Letter 1822 Jan. 27, Knoxville, T Ennessee to John Overton, Nashville, T Ennessee
Letter 1822 Jan. 27, Knoxville, T Ennessee to John Overton, Nashville, T Ennessee

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This is a letter from P.M. Miller to John Overton, dated January 27, 1822. Miller gives a list of several topics that he wants Overton to consider. He believes that Andrew Jackson would be the best candidate to run for governor of Tennessee. Miller intimates that Jackson may be groomed for President if elected governor. He mentions the penitentiary house and that another may be built if needed. Miller writes about the question of slavery's effect on the presidential election. He thinks there will be many candidates running for president.

Letter 1818 Apr. 16, Knoxville, Tennessee to John Overton, Nashville, Tennessee
Letter 1818 Apr. 16, Knoxville, Tennessee to John Overton, Nashville, Tennessee

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This is a letter dated April 16, 1818 from Governor Joseph McMinn in Knoxville, Tennessee to Judge John Overton in Nashville, Tennessee. In the letter, McMinn states that he is preparing to set out for the Cherokee agency on request of the president to supervise the removal of the Cherokee Indians to West of the Mississippi river.

Letter 1818 Nov. 25, Franklin, Tennessee to John Overton, Nashville, Tennessee
Letter 1818 Nov. 25, Franklin, Tennessee to John Overton, Nashville, Tennessee

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This is a letter to John Overton from R. McGavock, dated November 25, 1818. McGavock has just found a place in the territory on the Missouri River in which to settle. He describes in great detail how good the alluvial land is for growing crops. McGavock describes the local wild foliage. McGavock writes that it is also perfect for livestock as there are many grassy meadows. He believes that the area will have a greater population than Tennessee because the farm land is so fertile. McGavock offers to act as agent to Overton and any others who want to invest in land in the territory.

Letter 1823 Apr. 15, Cairo, Tennessee to John Overton, Nashville, Tennessee
Letter 1823 Apr. 15, Cairo, Tennessee to John Overton, Nashville, Tennessee

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This is a letter dated April 15, 1823 from James Winchester in Cairo, Tennessee to John Overton in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a brief, one-sided letter, and its subject matter is not completely clear. Winchester mentions opposition to Memphis in an unknown matter, and developing strategy for court.