OT: Needing Help With Historical Docs. 1868 President Andrew Johnson - Blair Knights

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Here is a letter naming Thomas Macon an honorary member of the Jefferson Democratic Club (Jefferson City, Louisiana).

Not finding much on the club or Mr. Blanchard - I think just one of many local political clubs of no real influence. Still, a neat little letter...

Sorry about the blurr.... Not a real fan of these phone cameras...

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I am probably boring everyone to death.... Again, sorry about the poor quality photos...

Here is a letter from Thomas L Macon to the Chairman & Members of the National Executive Committee in New York City... States he is sending James B Eustis (US Senator) to talk about the affairs.... Interesting in that the Wiki on Mr Eustis talks about him going to speak with President Andrew Johnson...

Tidbit from Wiki on James Eustis: "He was elected a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives prior to the Reconstruction acts, and was one of the committee sent to Washington, D.C. to confer with President Andrew Johnson on Louisiana affairs. He was again a member of the State house of representatives in 1872, and was a member of the Louisiana Senate from 1874 to 1878."

The Letter reads as follows:

Sir,
I take pleasure in presenting to your favorable attention the Hon. James B Eustis of this city who is on a visit to New York. I have taken the liberty to request him to call on the National Executive Committee, and confer with them on the political situation here. Mr. Eustis is finely? posted as to our difficulties, and our chances of success in this state. And any communication he may make can be implicitly relied upon. With respect ?????? Gentlemen Your abiding servant T. L. Macon President Dem. State Central Committee.

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Here is a letter written by J. Paris Childress who was Secretary of the Central Committee of the Independent Democratic Clubs. I have found where Childress was a Judge in New Orleans - lists him as (Judge First City Court). What does that mean?

Letter Reads:

New Orleans, La. Oct. 15th 1868

Col. Macon,
Sir,
I am directed by the Central Committee of the Independent Democratic Clubs to cordially invite you to attend and act as one of the Vice Presidents at the Grand ??? Meeting to be held at Congo Square on Saturday Oct. 17 1868.

Respectfully
J. Paris Childress
Secretary

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This is a letter accepting Col. Thomas L Macons resignation... I am not sure about the Signature on this one? Thomas St????

The letter reads:

Col. Thomas L Macon
New Orleans, La.

Sir,
I have the honor to transmit the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted at the last regular meeting of this committee.

Resolved,
That the thanks of this committee be expressed to Col. Tho. L. Macon late President of the Democratic State Central Committee for energy, zeal, and untiring efforts throughout the whole campaign, and that in accepting his resignation. We regret to be severed from a Earnest worker in the Democratic cause.

Respectfully,
Thomas St??