Robert Toombs letters to Julia Ann DuBose Toombs, 1850-1867

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Summary

Creator:
Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885
Date:
1850-1867
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Robert Toombs letters to Julia Ann DuBose Toombs, ms 1785, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence from Robert Toombs to his wife, Julia Ann DuBose Toombs in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia from 1850-1867. During 1850-1859 his letters come from Washington, D.C. while he served in the U.S. Senate. During the Civil War, he wrote from Virginia (1862) and Atlanta, Georgia (1864). Following the war, letters are written from Paris (1866-67) while he was in exile. The correspondence generally discusses current events; his land holdings in South Georgia, Alabama, and Texas; people; other soldiers; and his wish to be with his wife and family.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Toombs (1810-1885) lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), Confederate General, married Julia Ann DuBose, resided in Wilkes County, Georgia.

For more information, see the article Robert Toombs (1810-1885) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

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Preferred citation:

Robert Toombs letters to Julia Ann DuBose Toombs, ms 1785, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.