William Bacon Stevens letter to Governor George Towns, 1848 May 10

Summary

Creator:
Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887
Date:
1848 May 10
Extent:
1 folder(s) (1 letter)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William Bacon Stevens letter to Governor George Towns, ms574, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter: dated Athens, May 10, 1848, "Dear Sir" [Governor George Towns], from William Bacon Stevens, regarding the appointment of a Board of Visitors for the University of Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

William Bacon Stevens (1815-1887) was a physician, author, historian, and Episcopal clergyman. Dr. Stevens was the author of History of Georgia and other works and helped found the Georgia Historical Society. From 1843-1848, he was a professor at the University of Georgia. In 1848 he moved to Philadelphia, where he lived until his death.

For more information, see the article William Bacon Stevens (1815-1887) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

William Bacon Stevens letter to Governor George Towns, ms574, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.