Joel R. Poinsett letter to D. P. Leadbetter, 1841 February 24

Summary

Creator:
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851
Date:
1841 February 24
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Joel R. Poinsett letter to D. P. Leadbetter, ms2709, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter: dated War Department, February 24, 1841, to "Hon. D. P. Leadbetter," signed "J. R. Poinsett," regarding Archimedes Gaines and his desertion from Fort Charlotte in 1818.

Biographical / historical:

Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779-1851) was a diplomat and statesman born in Charleston, South Carolina.

For more information, see the article "Joel R. Poinsett" at Encyclopedia Britannica Online.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Joel R. Poinsett letter to D. P. Leadbetter, ms2709, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.