W.P. Greene letter to his cousin, 1859 March 4
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Greene, W. P., Esquire
- Date:
- 1859 March 4
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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W.P. Greene letter to his cousin, ms2620, 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 Schley County, Georgia, Friday, March 4, 1859, "Dear Cousin," and is signed "W.P. Greene esquire." Greene complains to his cousin that one of his favorite teachers at Chapel Academy is being libeled as an abolitionist by a former teacher who was fired for incompetence. According to Greene, controversy stemmed from the teacher's comment that [John Charles] Fremont, would have made a better president than Buchanan."
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Abolitionists
Correspondence - Names:
- Greene, W. P., Esquire -- Correspondence
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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W.P. Greene letter to his cousin, ms2620, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.