Manuscripts

Andrew Johnson account book :

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Description: Account book primarily for Johnson's tailoring business in Greeneville, Tennessee. Also includes entries for supplies and food. Several pages are cut or removed. Inside back cover note reads "Andrew Johnson Greeneville E Tennessee."
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1831-1841.
Call number: mssHM 633
Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from American Art Association, Lot 391, December 7, 1921. Item is listed in the auction catalog for the American Art Association, Lot 391, December 7, 1921 and was most likely purchased at that time (other items were acquired by the Huntington Library at the same auction). The first record of its circulation in the Library is July 1928.

Andrew Johnson collection

Manuscripts

The collection consists of 14 letters from Andrew Johnson, eight letters from others, two signed checks, and a copy of Johnson's apprenticeship order; material dates from 1822 to 1870. Johnson's letters are primarily to his son, Robert Johnson, and his son-in-law, David Trotter Patterson. These letters discuss politics in Tennessee and nationally, including the Democratic Party and presidential elections; events in Greeneville and Nashville, Tennessee; foreign relations; appointments; and personal matters of Robert Johnson. Letters from others, most of which are to Johnson or family members, primarily concern Tennessee and the Civil War.

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Andrew Johnson, Greeneville, Tennessee, letter to Robert Johnson, Nashville

Manuscripts

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)

HM 8206

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Andrew Johnson, Nashville, letter to Robert Johnson

Manuscripts

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

HM 8211

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Andrew Johnson announcement of the death of James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., :

Manuscripts

Announcement of death of former President James Buchanan and order for the Executive Mansion to be placed in mourning. Accompanying material is a copy signature of Andrew Johnson, cut from a different document.

mssHM 2117

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Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to David Trotter Patterson, Greeneville, Tennessee

Manuscripts

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)

HM 8202

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Andrew Johnson, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert Johnson, Greeneville, Tennessee

Manuscripts

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)

HM 8205

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