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[same as page 10 Charles Barney Biographical File Document 5 EXCEPT for a couple of additional pencil notes]

COL. CHARLES R. BARNEY

1859, Oct. 4
P. A. Mitchell, Tracy City, Tenn., to Col. Barney, re: The
question of freight shipments for the University free of
charge; a detailed explanation concerning transportation of
freight free of charge without specific instructions from
the President of the R. R. Company or from the Board of Directors;
more details and explanations. 2 pp.

[pencil note: 1859, Oct. 18 P. A. Mitchell to Barney] [re and instructions from Mitchell's superiors - 1 pg.]

1859, Nov. 3
The Rt. Rev. James H. Otey, Memphis, Tenn., to Col. Barney, re:
Acknowledging his letter, referring it to Bishops Polk and
Elliott for their consideration and for them to take steps in
his behalf. 1 p.

1859, Nov. 23
[pencil notes: 1859, Sept. 30 Polk to Barney - Removed to Otey Collection]
[further pencil notes: IDB ? this is noted on previous page Sept 30 Polk to Barney]
Col. Barney, University Place, to The Rt. Rev. James H. Otey,
re: Explaining his situation concerning the carrying out of
plans on a large scale for improvements - and without the
necessary funds; asking for a sufficient sum of about $1,000
to be raised at once to enable him to pay what is now due the
workmen and to pay for materials. 2 pp.

1859, Nov. 28 [pencil note Barney rec'd on 28t Otey wrote on 25rd]
The Rt. Rev. James H. Otey, Memphis, Tenn., to Col. Barney, re:
Replying to his appeal for funds to pay the workmen; appealing
to Col. John M. Bass at Nashville to devise some means for his
relief through a loan - should this fail, a further appeal to
Bishops Polk and Elliott; expressing his feelings of regard
and sympathy in the matter. 1 p.

1859, Nov. 30
The Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk, Savannah, Ga., to Col. Barney, re:
Announcing his arrival in Savannah on behalf of the University;
his visitations to many schools and Universities; his persuading
Bishop Hopkins to come out to Sewanee to give his aid in laying
out the grounds; announcing that he and Bishop Elliott would
arrive on the Mountain the 9th or 10th of December; mentions
the credit for the University which has satisfied his money
wants; requesting him to have the cabins ready with furniture,
etc., and a gentle horse for Bishop Hopkins. 4 pp.

1859, Dec. 2
The Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk, Savannah, Ga., to Col. Barney, re:
Informing him that Bishop Otey had sent him his letter of
appeal for aid in funds; expressing his regret that he had been
so annoyed, asking him to ask his good people to have patience,
etc .... 2 pp.

1859, Dec. 9
The Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk, Savannah, Ga., to Col. Barney, re:
Informing him that Bishop Elliott could not leave at present and
their arrival would be delayed a few days; mentioning the arrival
of Bishop Hopkins on the Mountain in the meantime; more discussions
about University matters. 3 pp. [pencil note: asking him to pick out the 1000 acres for
University proper]

1859, Dec. 21
Jas. Craighead, Nashville, Tenn., to Col. Barney, re: A shipment
of sundries; congratulations on having such distinguished visitors
on the Mountain; his satisfaction in receiving remittances to meet
the bills; reporting on amounts he received. 1 p.

[pencil note:]
1859, Dec 27(?)
Barney to Jochus (the penciled heading says) - agreement between C Barnes Castleber
re work & payment for A. VanVleck, Wm P Ensign]