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Gen. William Wallace

William Wallace 1823 Blount Co Tax Notice.JPGAdded by: chamblnWilliam Wallace 1823 Blount Co Tax Notice.JPG
William Wallace of Blount 1861 Confed Candidate.JPGAdded by: chamblnWilliam Wallace of Blount 1861 Confed Candidate.JPG
Will Wallace Executor 1859 of Jesse Wallace.JPGAdded by: chamblnWill Wallace Executor 1859 of Jesse Wallace.JPG
Wm Wallace 1861 Candidate for CSA Pres Elector.JPGAdded by: chamblnWm Wallace 1861 Candidate for CSA Pres Elector.JPG
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Wm Wallace 1844 Ltr Abstract Corr of Jas K Polk v8.JPGAdded by: chamblnGen. William Wallace, of Maryville, TN, maintained correspondence with James K. Polk, who was soon to become President of the United States. In a letter to Polk dated 26 Nov. 1844 and abstracted here, Wallace apologizes for not having been more involved in the recent presidential campaign, citing as the reasons the recent illness and death of of his wife (Margaret Chamberlain). From the book “Correspondence of James K. Polk: September-December 1844,” ed. Wayne Cutler, 1993, p. 369.
Sam Houston 13 Apr 1850 Ltr to Wife p1.jpgAdded by: chamblnPage 1 of a transcription of a two-page letter, dated 13 Apr. 1850, from Sam Houston to his wife, Margaret Lea. Here, Houston recounts a recent visit to his sister Mary (Polly), the wife of Gen. Wm. Wallace. She is currently a patient in a mental hospital. (From The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 3: 1848-1852.)
Will Wallace Sheriff 1831 to Sell Maryville Town Lot Pursuant to Fieri Facias Writ.jpgAdded by: chamblnThe Knoxville Register, Knoxville, TN, 23 Nov. 1831, p. 4.
Sam Houston 23 Dec 1853 Ltr to Wife.jpgAdded by: chamblnPage 1 of a transcription of a two-page letter, dated 23 Dec 1853, from Sam Houston to his wife, Margaret Lea. Here, Houston tells of another visit to his sister Mary (Polly), the wife of Gen. Wm. Wallace. She is still a patient in a mental hospital. (From The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 4: 1852-1863.)