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John Sevier
Coverage of John Sevier in the Nexus archive.
- 4 times Tennessee’s early leaders behaved badly
The article discusses four instances of misconduct by Tennessee's early leaders, including a near-duel between Governor John Sevier and Andrew Jackson in 1803, and a treason attempt by U.S. Senator William Blount. It highlights historical controversies to understand the state's development.