John T. Collins letterbooks, 1868-1884

Summary

Creator:

Collins, John T.

Date:

1868-1884

Extent:

4 folder(s) (4 letterbooks)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John T. Collins letterbooks, ms 1462. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of four letterbooks (one is unbound) of John T. Collins from 1868-1884. Mainly pertaining to Collins' duties as customs agent for the port of Brunswick, Georgia, the volumes include correspondence detailing arrivals in port, vessels cleared, inspections, fees collected, and official appointments. Some correspondence relates to Collins' lumber business and his duties as an official of the Georgia chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Biographical / historical:

John T. Collins was a customs house agent for the port of Brunswick, Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Ports of entry -- Georgia -- Brunswick.
Lumber trade -- Georgia.
Customs administration -- Officials and employees -- Georgia.
Veterans -- Georgia -- Societies, etc.
Letter books.

Preferred citation:

John T. Collins letterbooks, ms 1462. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.