Framed historic letters collection, 1709-1850

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1709-1850

Extent:

1.2 Linear Feet 1 oversized box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Framed historic letters collection, ms3298, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of five framed historic documents donated by the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation of Atlanta, Georgia. The documents are: 1.) Jefferson Davis letter, July 25, 1850; 2.) James Southall agreement with Mr. William Boucher, June 1797; 3.) Land indenture agreement, January 13, 1843; 4.) John Wilson letter (State vs. Mabrey & Evans); 5.) George Walton letter, January 23, 1709.

Biographical / historical:

George Walton (1749-1804) was one of three Georgians to sign the Declaration of Independence. He served lawyer, judge, governor and senator of Georgia.

Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) was President of the Confederate States of America.

Acquisition information:

Gift of the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation, as facilitated by the Georgia Museum of Art.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Presidents -- Confederate States of America -- Correspondence.
Governors -- Correspondence.
Correspondence
Agreements
Indentures.

Names:

Southall, James
Wilson, John -- Correspondence
Walton, George, 1749 or 50-1804 -- Correspondence
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 -- Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Framed historic letters collection, ms3298, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.