John Elliott letter to James Jackson, 1800 August 13
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Elliott, John, 1773-1827
- Date:
- 1800 August 13
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s) (1 letter)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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John Elliott letter to James Jackson, ms 1415. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of one letter: dated August 13, 1800, to James Jackson, from John Elliot, concerning a case involving a Mr. Beal and the return of certain funds.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Elliott (1773-1827) was born in St. Johns Parish (Liberty County), Georgia, graduated from Yale in 1794 and began the practice of law in Sunbury in 1797. Active in local political affairs, he was elected to the United States Senate and served from 1819-1825.
For more information, see his congressional biography.
Indexed terms
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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John Elliott letter to James Jackson, ms 1415. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.