Title
Date Original
1896
Description
This letter was written by Frank D. Denton to R.J. Wilson, Arkansas Senator concerning his nomination to the position of Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. The position of Sergeant-at-Arms originated in 1789in order to keep Senators in the room long enough to conduct business. Currently, the position provides law enforcement for the Senate and has the authority to arrest any member of the Senate, including the President, if they break the rules of the body.
Biographical/Historical Note
Franklin Desha Denton, the son of William French Denton, a lawyer, and Margaret Frances Desha, was born November 23, 1841, in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas. Franklin established the Batesville Bee and the Batesville Guard newspapers. He died January 5, 1926, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Batesville, Independence County (Ark.); Tennessee
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.007.009b
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Frank D. Denton letter, SMC.007.009b
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Frank D. Denton letter, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
