Henry Jackson papers, 1800-1990, bulk 1800-1840

Summary

Creator:

Jackson, Henry, 1778-1840

Date:

1800-1990, bulk 1800-1840

Extent:

4 folder(s)

Language:

In English with some items in French.

Preferred citation:

Henry Jackson papers, ms686, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Henry Jackson dating 1800-1840. Included are minutes of the Board of Visitors of University of Georgia (1832), documents and lists concerning apparatus Jackson purchased for the University of Georgia when he was in France, and correspondence to Jackson from Francois Andre Michaux, Augustin S. Clayton, John R. Golding, Iverson L. Harris, Charles F. McCay, H. N. Neisler, and G. W. LaFayette.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Henry Jackson (1778-1840) was the younger brother of Governor James Jackson of Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Accounts.
University purchasing -- France.
Lists (document genres)
Correspondence

Names:

University of Georgia -- Equipment and supplies
Jackson, Henry, 1778-1840 -- Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Henry Jackson papers, ms686, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.