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John Knox letter to James N. Knox
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Knox, John, 1792-1859 |
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1843 December 11 |
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A two-page autograph letter signed by John Knox, dated "Augusta, Ga. December 11th 1843," addressed to his brother James N.
Knox of the Chester District, South Carolina. The letter is a personal letter discussing family matters including the death
of their mother, John's lack of money, and James' difficulties with the family's land. Although John does not directly give
his reasons for being in Augusta, he was a student at the time, probably at the Medical College of Georgia.
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ms1266 |
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Hargrett Library |
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142 |
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Timothy Edwards account letter
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Edwards, Timothy |
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1827 October |
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A letter addressed to Messrs Davis and Matthews of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and dated October 1827. Timothy Edwards,
merchant of Augusta, Georgia, lists the accounts of the North Carolina firm showing their balance due. The account is a full
sheet with the address overleaf bearing an Augusta postmark.
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ms1269 |
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Hargrett Library |
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143 |
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Mary Nelson Ream collection of letters from Margaret Mitchell's family
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Mitchell family |
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1949-1952 |
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The collection consists of two personal letters to Mary Nelson Ream from Margaret Mitchell; and letters to Ream from Stephanie
Mitchell and John Marsh regarding the death of Margaret Mitchell, and thanking Mary for what she has done for the family.
Also included are newspaper articles regarding the funeral and death of Margaret Mitchell.
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ms1287 |
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Hargrett Library |
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144 |
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George Schley letter to William Bard
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Schley, George, -1851 |
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1833 June 13 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Savannah, June 13, 1833, to "William Bard," signed "George Schley," regarding
the purchase of an insurance policy for a friend. Schley describes the individual in this fashion: "His habits of life are
regular & temperate - his character elevated - he pursued Literature and Science, being a Professor in Franklin College at
Athens in the State of Georgia, a place remarkable for its salubrity..."
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ms1302 |
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Hargrett Library |
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145 |
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Booker T. Washington letter to Dr. E. R. L. Gould
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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 |
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1910 February 26 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, February 26, 1910, "Dr. E. R. L. Gould," signed
"Booker T. Washington," regarding the Tuskegee Institute and making a financial contribution.
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ms1331 |
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Hargrett Library |
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146 |
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Laura Benét letter to Mr. Ramesh
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Benét, Laura |
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1968 August 13 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated August 13, 1968, "Dear Mr. Ramesh," signed "Laura Benét," regarding Benét's
writing and reading preferences.
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ms1334 |
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Hargrett Library |
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147 |
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James Street collection
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Street, James H. (James Howell), 1903-1954 |
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1938-1957 |
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The collection consists of papers of James Street. Correspondences are mainly addressed to Miss Chamberlain and Mrs. Elizabeth
C. Connell, and concern Street's family and novels. The collection also includes an inscribed photograph of Street, and a
review by John Temple Graves, of In My Father's House.
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Identifier: |
ms1359 |
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Hargrett Library |
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148 |
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Abraham Bishop letter to Josiah Meigs
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Bishop, Abraham, 1763-1844 |
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circa 1818 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated New Haven, to "Josiah Meigs", signed "Abraham Bishop," regarding Bishop's view
on the variety of American titles of honor.
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ms1379 |
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Hargrett Library |
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149 |
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John Esten Cooke letters
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Cooke, John Esten, 1830-1886 |
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1861 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Howitzer Battery, Leesburg, January 1, 1861, signed "John Esten Cooke," regarding
orders, "the affair in Richmond," and Cooke's worries; dated Camp near Leesburg, September 8, 1861, signed "John Esten Cooke,"
regarding Cooke's friends, and his personal relationship with Miss Nettie.
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Identifier: |
ms1385 |
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Hargrett Library |
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150 |
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Lovick Pierce letters to Ann Pierce Howard
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Pierce, Lovick, 1785-1879 |
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Dates: |
1875-1879 |
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The collection consists of three letters from Lovick Pierce to his granddaughter Mrs. Ann Pierce Howard of Hamilton, Harris
County, Georgia. Dated April 7, 1875, October 22, 1877, and November 4, 1879, the first letter is datelined "Sunshine", the
Pierce homeplace, while the other two are headed Sparta. Poignant and filled with grandfatherly advice, the letter of 4 November
1879 is noted as "the last before his death."Also included is a copy of the petition of Robert D. Walker.
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ms1443 |
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Hargrett Library |
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151 |
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Mary Day Lanier papers
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Lanier, Mary Day |
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1850, 1874-1900s |
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The collection consists of one letter and three photographs related to Mary Day Lanier. The letter, dated September 4, 1850
to "My dearest Bannie" [Julia Blanche Munroe Kell] was written while both were at Lamar Hall, Montpelier Institute, and is
filled with girlish enthusiasm. Two of the photographs are of Mary Day Lanier, one dated 1874 and signed "For my boy Semmes
from Aunt Mary" and the other an undated tintype. The third photograph (a postcard from Mary Lanier, circa 1900), of more
recent vintage, shows four children at play.
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ms1452 |
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Hargrett Library |
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152 |
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Charles C. Cox letter
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Cox, C. C. |
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1883 July 30 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated Clarkesville, July 30, 1883, addressed to "Henry" from Charles C. Cox. Cox writes
about Mercer and Wesleyan commencements and other facts interesting to two young men of that day. Written on the Southern
Female College's lithographed stationery, Cox informs his friend that he is to "teach with father."
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ms1453 |
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Hargrett Library |
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153 |
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Henry C. Hornady letter
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Hornady, Henry Carr, 1822-1893 |
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1867 July 31 |
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The collection consists of one three-page letter, dated July 31 1867, from Hornady to a young boy. It shows clearly Hornady's
compassion and understanding as he describes for the boy the death of an Atlanta lady and God's everlasting love.
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ms1455 |
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Hargrett Library |
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154 |
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Candace Thurber Wheeler collection
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Wheeler, Candace, 1827-1923 |
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1923, circa 1963 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated July 20, 1921, "My dear Teddy," signed "C. W.," regarding Wheeler's tapestry.
The collection also includes a typed letter from Schulte Publishing Company regarding We the women, and a three page typescript,
undated, titled CANDACE THURBER WHEELER, stamped "Final approved copy sent to printer for inclusion in Vol. IV of the Book
of Enduring Names."
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Identifier: |
ms1464 |
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Hargrett Library |
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155 |
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William Lewis Cabell letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Cabell, William Lewis, 1827-1911 |
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1899 June 6 |
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The collection consists of one letter written on Headquarters of Trans-Mississippi Department, United Confederate Veterans,
Dallas,Texas letterhead: date June 6, 1899, to "Charles E. Jones, Augusta, Georgia," signed "W. L. Cabell," regarding the
deaths and whereabouts of several Confederate generals.
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ms1465 |
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Hargrett Library |
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156 |
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Alexander Lawton letter to Charles C. Jones, Jr.
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Lawton, Alexander Robert, 1818-1896 |
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1866 May 26 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Savannah, May 26, 1866, "Col. C. C. Jones," signed "A. R. Lawton," regarding
the sale of South West Railroad Company stock and other business matters.
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ms1469 |
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Hargrett Library |
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157 |
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Charles Rau letter to Charles C. Jones, Jr.
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Rau, Charles, 1826-1887 |
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Dates: |
1882 September 16 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Washington, D. C., September 16, 1882, "Dear Jones," signed "C. Rau," concerning
the Smithsonian Institution's projects, work in which Jones has assisted Rau, and Jones' proposed history of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms1471 |
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Hargrett Library |
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158 |
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Lamar family letters
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Lamar family |
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Dates: |
1822 June 15, 1857 January 11 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Savannah, June 15, 1822, to "L. Lamar," signed "Carleton Lamar," regarding the
cotton trade; dated Athens, January 11, 1857, signed "Mary Ann Lamar," regarding family matters.
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Identifier: |
ms1508 |
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Hargrett Library |
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159 |
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Patience Barrow letters to David C. Barrow
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Barrow family |
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Dates: |
1832-1833 |
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The collection consists of four letters written by Patience Precious Barrow to her brother. Patience wrote from three different
locations, including Young Ladies Institute, Boston, and Milledgeville, to her brother, "David C. Barrow, Harvard University."
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ms1509 |
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Hargrett Library |
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160 |
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R. C. Anderson letter to Dr. H. C. Davisson (photocopy)
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Anderson, R. C. |
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Dates: |
1865 May 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter (photocopy): dated Windsor Court House, May 7, 1865, "Dr. H. C. Davisson," signed "R.
C. Anderson," regarding plans to return South, and the South's responsibility for Lincoln's assasination.
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Identifier: |
ms1518 |
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Hargrett Library |
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