John Forsyth papers, 1824-1839

Summary

Creator:
Forsyth, John, 1780-1841
Date:
1824-1839
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Forsyth papers, ms3453, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence from John Forsyth executing his duties as Secretary of State: dated December 30, 1834, to "Consul of the United States at Port Au Prince," concerning a leave of absence for a consul in Haiti; dated July 6, 1838, "Thomas Jefferson Smith, appointed Consul of the United States for the Port of Cette, France;" dated October 19, 1839, "Hoyt, Collector of Customs, New York," authorizing payment to "George Grismold" as a share of claims made against the Dutch government. Other items included in the collection are autographs and sentiments from Forsyth, a legal document attesting to a constituent's residency in Georgia, and a third person letter to Gales & Seaton in Washington, D.C., asking them to make a correction to their reporting of his participation in a U.S. House of Representatives debate.

Biographical / historical:

John Forsyth (1780-1841) was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was a Congressman, U.S. Senator, Georgia Governor (1827-1829), and U.S. Secretary of State (1834-1841). For more information, see the congressional biography of John Forsyth.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John Forsyth papers, ms3453, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.