Anthony Porter letter to C. Durand, 1841 January 3
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Porter, Anthony
- Date:
- 1841 January 3
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s) (1 letter)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Anthony Porter letter to C. Durand, ms 1267. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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A letter dated "Savannah 3d January 1841" addressed to C. Durand, a merchant of New York and New Orleans. Generally social in tone and thanking Durand for his kindnesses during a stay in Baltimore, Porter also discourses on the scene in Savannah and particularly the difficulties with the cotton crop: "The cotton crop (Sea Island and upland in Georgia) will not exceed more than a half crop." The letter is two pages long entirely in Porter's bold hand.
- Biographical / historical:
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Anthony Porter was a prominent Savannah, Georgia merchant and spent many years as executive secretary to several Georgia governors, including David B. Mitchell.
Indexed terms
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Anthony Porter letter to C. Durand, ms 1267. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.