Nelson Tift letters, 1868 August 3, 1869 April 24

Summary

Creator:
Tift, Nelson, 1810-1891
Date:
1868 August 3, 1869 April 24
Extent:
1 folder(s) (2 letters)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Nelson Tift letters, ms608, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters: dated Albany, Georgia, August 3, 1868, to "Charles Lanman," signed "Nelson Tift," regarding Tift's inability to comply with Lanman's request; dated Albany, April 24, 1869, "My dear mother," signed "Nelson Tift," regarding family and friends. The letter to Tift's mother is written on Address of Hon. Nelson Tift to the Press & People of Georgia. From Albany News, April 23, 1869.

Biographical / historical:

Nelson Tift (1810-1891) was a businessman, Georgia House of Representatives and U.S. Representative (1868-1869), and resided in Albany, Georgia.

For more information, see the article Nelson Tift (1810-1891) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Nelson Tift letters, ms608, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.