Document: WT085
[Letter] 1839 Oct. 20, Washington City, D.C. [to] Jno. [i.e., John] F. Gillaspie, Nashville, Ten[nessee] / W[illiam] H[olland] T[homas]
author: Thomas, William Holland, 1805-1893
date: October 20, 1839
extent: 1p
summary: This is a letter, dated October 20, 1839, from William Holland Thomas to John F. Gillaspie. Thomas mentions that he is still in Washington on legal business for the Eastern Cherokees since the Commissioner of Indian Affairs has not yet completed his report. He also discusses the suspension of specie payment at several banks.
repository: Hoskins Special Colections Library, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
collection: MS2058 William Holland Thomas
box: 1
folder: 1
document: wt085
subject headings:Letters
Cherokee Indians--Claims
Cherokee Indians--Government relations
United States. Office of Indian Affairs
Silver question--United States
North Carolina
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Washington City DC October 20, 1839
Jno [John] F. GillaspieEsqr [Esquire]
NashvilleTen,
Dear sir.
Mr Crawford' s long looked for report is not yet completed, he has been so often [illegible]. I deem it unnecessary to give you any further information on his supposed times for the completion suffice it to say when made I will inform you thereof with the particulars in relation thereto. I have had no reason to change my opinions before expressed as to what will be his final decision. any others of the Department.
I have remained here all the time since I came on first and think it probable I shall not desert my post until finally disposed of. Mr Rogersis yet here but talks of going south [unclear: Shortly] as to that I consider it uncertain. I presume you have been informed of his taking to himself a wife -- for that you an draw all the necessary inferences. The Banks have suspended specie payment in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and all in this city except one [illegible] Bank) In Newyorkthey have not yet suspended and if they do not other Banks that have must resume or be ruined. The Metropolis Bank it is reported will resume tomorrow, (at this place) no doubt the suspension has measurably been occasioned by some political juglers [jugglers] to verify the prophecies they have made
yours & c [et cetera]
[Signed] WHT [William Holland Thomas]
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