Saunders, Rolfe S., 1832-1907.
Rolfe S. Saunders was educated at the University of Virginia and worked as a newspaper editor and experimental farmer. In 1855 Saunders was co-editor of the Memphis Daily Eagle, a Whig paper. He also served as editor of the Herald in Columbia, Tenn., and worked at the Memphis News-Scimitar. Saunders was appointed post-master of memphis by President Lincoln on March 27, 1861. He died in 1907 as the result of a street car accident in Nashville, Tenn.
From the description of Rolfe S. Saunders papers, 1766-1889. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32878761
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| creatorOf | Saunders, Rolfe S., 1832-1907. Rolfe S. Saunders papers, 1766-1889. | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library |
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| associatedWith | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. | person |
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