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Thomas Reade Rootes Cobb letter to Governor Joseph Emerson Brown
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Cobb, Thomas Reade Rootes, 1823-1862 |
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Dates: |
1860 September 17 |
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The collection consists of one letter to Governor Joseph E. Brown from T.R.R. Cobb in regard to a report by Thweatt concerning
the endowment of the University of Georgia. The report apparently blames the University Trustees for squandering funds. Cobb
believes the report incorrect and proceeds to strongly contradict the figures given.
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ms3158 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown
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Brown, Joseph E., (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 |
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Dates: |
1885 January 8-April 2 |
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The collection consists of letters written to Joseph Emerson Brown in 1885 while he was a senator in Washington, D. C. Most
of the correspondents are asking Brown for a recommendation for a job for themselves or for others. Jobs mentioned include
U. S. Marshal, Surveyor of Customs, Deputy Revenue Collector, and Postmaster. Correspondents include Augustus R. Wright, Henry
H. Tucker, and James Buchanan Eads.
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ms3163 |
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Hargrett Library |
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George M. Hanvey papers
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Hanvey, George M. |
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1858-1865, 1880-1889 |
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The collection consists of papers of George M. Hanvey. Papers from 1858-1865 relate to Hanvey's service as captain of the
Newnan Guards, later known as Company A of the 1st Georgia Infantry Regiment, including letters regarding its organization;
a letter to South Carolina Governor G. W. Gist offering their services should South Carolina secede; a note from Governor
Joseph E. Brown instructing Hanvey to rendezvous at Macon, Georgia on March 20, 1861; a letter to General Braxton Bragg desiring
to attach his company to the Artillery at Warrington, Florida; a muster roll of the Newnan Guards; a circular from Harvey
to W.L. Beadle regarding the bombardment of Ft. Sumter; and Harvey's oath of allegiance.
Papers dating 1880-1889 contain letters with reminiscences of company members to be read at the reunion of the Newnan Guards.
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ms494 |
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Hargrett Library |
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De Renne Historic Georgia Manuscripts collection
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De Renne, Wymberley Jones, 1853-1916 |
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Dates: |
1746-1918 |
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The collection consists of miscellaneous correspondences, notes, and documents collected by the De Renne family pertaining
almost wholly to historical figures important in the development of Georgia as a colony and state.
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ms1136 |
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Hargrett Library |
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