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Lewis LeConte collection

Lewis LeConte collection

Descriptive Summary

Title: Lewis LeConte collection
Creator: LeConte, Lewis
Inclusive Dates: 1848-1849
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms2795
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Lewis LeConte graduated from the University of Georgia and Harvard University Law School. For more information, see the article The LeConte Family in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a Georgia Railroad & Banking Company stock share, a petition on behalf of Sarah E. Nisbet, now Mrs. Martin L. Smith, and a notice of appointment of "Louis Le conte [sic] and "Thomas C. Nisbet" as attorneys for "Sarah E. Smith [formerly Sarah E. Nisbet]."


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Lewis LeConte collection, ms2795, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2015.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Lawyers -- Georgia -- Chatham County.
LeConte, Lewis
Legal documents.
Legal investments -- Georgia.
Nisbet, Thomas C.
Petitions.
Smith, Sarah E.

Related Collections in this Repository

Related material in this repository: Joseph LeConte collection, ms1618; LeConte Family papers, ms2085; LeConte genealogical collection, ms71; Joseph LeConte letter, ms647.


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Documents (3), 1848-1849