Moved this morn-
ing at 4 1/2 A.M.;
marched rapidly, &
reached Nashville
at 2 1/2 P.M.
Saw & heard Brow-
nlow this eve-
ning. Andy John-
son said to be
present, -- did not
see him, -- have
seen him before.
William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow (1805-1877), Methodist minister and Tennessee politician. An apologist for slavery and political opponent of future President Andrew Johnson, he joined forces with him to oppose secession. Later a Tennessee governor and U. S. Senator.
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