Robert Augustus Toombs autograph, 1881

Summary

Creator:

Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885

Date:

1881

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Robert Augustus Toombs autograph, ms3157, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a card with the autograph of Robert Augustus Toombs. The inscription reads, "R. Toombs -- Washington Ga -- To my young friend Effie W. Dougherty[?]" and is dated 1881.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Toombs (1810-1885) was a lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), and Confederate General. For further information, see the article Robert Toombs at New Georgia Encylopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Inscriptions.
Cards (information artifacts)

Names:

Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885 -- Autographs

Preferred citation:

Robert Augustus Toombs autograph, ms3157, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.