Robert Toombs letters, 1855, 1872
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885
- Date:
- 1855, 1872
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Robert Toombs letters, ms2412, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Roanoke, Georgia, November 20, 1855, signed "R. Toombs," regarding elections; dated Washington, Georgia, February 15, 1872, "My dear Sir," signed "R. Toombs," regarding Toombs' visit to Atlanta.
- Biographical / historical:
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Robert Toombs (1810-1885) was a lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), and Confederate General.
For more information, see the article Robert Toombs (1810-1885) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Robert Toombs letters, ms2412, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.