Andrew Johnson to William M. Lowry apologizing for not being able to help him keep his job - American History 1493-1945

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC01516
From Archive Folder	Documents Relating to 1850
Title	Andrew Johnson to William M. Lowry apologizing for not being able to help him keep his job
Date	12 August 1850
Author	Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
Recipient	Lowry, William M.
Document Type	Correspondence
Content Description	Written as Congressman. Marked "Private" at the top of first page. Johnson relates that he is powerless to stop Lowry from being removed from his position as postmaster in Greeneville, Tennessee: "So you may consider the die as being cast." Mentions that an article will be released to the Nashville newspapers, such as the (Greeneville, Tennessee) Spy, regarding Lowry's removal. Counsels, "Do as Caesar did in the Roman Senate: adjust your robe and fall as decent as possible."
Subjects	President Congress Post Office Government and Civics Journalism Classical World and Ancient Civilization
People	Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Lowry, William M. (1813-1887)
Place written	Washington, D.C.
Theme	Government & Politics; The Presidency
Sub-collection	The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information	Likely refers to Johnson's friend and political mentor, Greeneville, Tennessee, merchant William M. Lowry (1813-1887).
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859