John W. Park and William Park letters, 1850 April, 1863 October 29

Summary

Creator:
Park, John W., 1832- and Park, William
Date:
1850 April, 1863 October 29
Extent:
1 folder(s) (3 items)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John W. Park and William Park letters, ms361, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters. Dated Athens, April 1850, "Dear Brother", from John Park, the first letter tells of his activities at the University of Georgia. The second letter, dated Dawson, October 29, 1863, "My Dear Mother" [Sarah T. Park, Greenville, Georgia], is signed William Park. William asks to borrow $500 to purchase "Elbert," which may have been in reference to a slave. Also included is a brief biographical history of John W. Park.

Biographical / historical:

William and John W. Park were brothers who lived in Coweta and Meriwether Counties in Georgia. John W. attended the University of Georgia, Athens in the 1850s.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John W. Park and William Park letters, ms361, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.