Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown, 1885 January 8-April 2

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Brown, Joseph E., (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894
Date:
1885 January 8-April 2
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown, ms3163, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters written to Joseph Emerson Brown in 1885 while he was a senator in Washington, D. C. Most of the correspondents are asking Brown for a recommendation for a job for themselves or for others. Jobs mentioned include U. S. Marshal, Surveyor of Customs, Deputy Revenue Collector, and Postmaster. Correspondents include Augustus R. Wright, Henry H. Tucker, and James Buchanan Eads.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph Emerson Brown (1821-1894) was a lawyer, Georgia Governor (1857-1865), and U. S. Senator (1880-1890). For more information, see the article Joseph E. Brown at the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown, ms3163, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.