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Tells William Bosson (1806-1887) that he will come to Nashville when William has established and begun working with a quorum. Mentions that Stokes has requested that Brownlow "bring on the Congressional election." Brownlow lists the five reasons why he has declined to call an election. Tells Bosson to show the letter to "Mercer, and oblige, &c." On "State of Tennessee, Executive Department" illustrated stationery.

States that Bosson has probably seen his proclamation "convening the Legislature the 4th of July " which will be followed by a quorum in both houses. Brownlow anticipates that "The whole Johnson-Rebel-Conservative-Traitor influence" will make it difficult to pass "our amendments in the House." Talks about Johnson's "patronage" of "Rebels and Copperheads . . . in this end of the State." Brownlow requested aid from Fowler and Stokes, to help "make a vigorous effort." "It will not do to fail and yet there is danger of failure."

Brownlow is heartened by William Bosson's (1803-188) letter about the financial "state of things." "The trouble is a want of competency at home, and a little of that zeal we manifest in speculating, to sustain the credit of the State. You will understand me." Wishes the First National would have "stepped forward to our relief, as it would have given us an excuse to change our place of deposit." On "State of Tennessee, Executive Department" illustrated stationery.

Typed transcriptions of the two letters (June 23, 1866, and January 9, 1867) on page 58.

Typed transcription of the letter (January 14, 1867) on page 58.

Manuscript note by William Bosson: "State Teachers Assn held at the Capitol Nashville Tenn. House of Representatives Nov 3 1869." Newspaper clipping titles: "Of the State Teachers' Association of Tennessee held at Memphis December 30 and 31, 1868" "Semi-Annual Meeting State Teachers' Association," and "Minutes of the State Teacher's Association."

The Legislature did not pass the bill "authorizing us to dispose of these railroads." Brownlow agrees that the Financial Board should meet and prepare to settle the impending interests due in May and July. Awareness of intent to speculate State Bonds through the "issuance of small 8 percent bonds of the denomination of 50 and 100 dollars." He is aware that such a "scheme" would favor two Members of the board, "I will not vote for it nor counsel it in any way." "It strikes me that the Board should provide for the debt that falls due in May and the July interest, and then stop, awaiting the reassembling of the Legislature in November ." The Ku Klux Klan is "getting to be a very formidable organization in every part of the State." Middle and West Tennessee have been asking for help from the state militia "almost every day." If Johnson is impeached, he recommends Bosson to appeal for help from Grant via General Thomas in the form of "sufficient force to break up these murderers." On "State of Tennessee, Executive Department" illustrated stationery.

Agrees with Bosson about the "four (4) Railroads;" "They ought to be sold by special act of the legislature." Faces opposition, on account of "the late Senatorial election, together with the election of Speaker of the Senate and the failure of some members to get from me everything they demanded for themselves and friends to the utter ignoring of the claims upon the party of all others has gotten up a faction against me in each House who seem inclined to oppose anything I recommend, not caring whether it is right or wrong." States that many people both inside and outside of the Legislature will want Railroad positions. Brownlow "would rejoice to see these defaulting roads sold out to the highest bidder." On "Executive Office" illustrated stationery.

Transcriptions for the letters on page 60.

Typed note respecting the newspaper clippings on page 60. As the articles are legible, R. N. Bosson decided not to transcribe them.