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Eliza Robarts letters to Samuel Low (photocopies)
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Creator: |
Robarts, Eliza G. (Eliza Greene), 1785-1868 |
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Dates: |
1829-1833 |
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The collection consists of three photocopied letters and transcriptions from Eliza G. Robarts to her uncle, Capt. Samuel Low
in Warwick, Rhode Island. The letters contain concern for health, complaints about being low in the purse, religion, love
of family, explanations of Southern news, such as the gold rush, Cherokee issues, and the nullification debate.
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ms2783 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Wilson Lumpkin reminiscences
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Creator: |
Lumpkin, Wilson, 1783-1870 |
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Dates: |
1852 |
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The collection consists of reminiscences of Wilson Lumpkin, written entirely in his hand, in 1852. The reminiscences mainly
highlight his political career including service as a U.S. Representative; Governor of Georgia; United States Bureau of Indian
Affairs, Commissioner to execute the Cherokee Treaty of 1835; and U.S. Senator. Besides the personal reminiscences, the volumes
include copies of official correspondence as Governor and Commissioner, and speeches and remarks as U.S. Senator. The reminiscences
describe state and national political matters and include extensive information regarding the native American Indians, particularly
the Cherokees, and their subsequent removal to the West.
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ms1047 |
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Hargrett Library |
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