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Herschel Vespasian Johnson letter to Jefferson Davis
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Johnson, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1812-1880 |
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1863 December 11 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated C.S. Senate, December 11, 1863, to "Mr. President," (Jefferson Davis), regarding
the importance of Richmond, Virginia and Northwest Georgia to the Confederacy and the need to defend these areas at all costs.
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ms1569 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Benjamin Taliaferro letter to John Milledge
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Taliaferro, Benjamin, 1750-1821 |
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1800 April 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter (and transcript of letter): dated Philadelphia, April 7, 1800, to "John Milledge, Augusta,
Georgia," signed "Ben Taliaferro," regarding routine matters and a request from Milledge concerning a land grant for Abraham
Harmon.
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ms1625 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Alexander Hamilton Stephens letter
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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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1875 April 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter regarding the loss of Stephens' papers during the war.
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ms2146 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. letters
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Jones, Charles C. (Charles Colcock), 1831-1893 |
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1862-1890 |
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The collection consists of correspondence of approximately 70 members of the former Confederate Congress to Charles Colcock
Jones, Jr. regarding when they took their seat in Congress and how long they served. Some responses add a few other details.
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ms2389 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Robert Toombs letters
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Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885 |
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Dates: |
1855, 1872 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Roanoke, Georgia, November 20, 1855, signed "R. Toombs," regarding elections;
dated Washington, Georgia, February 15, 1872, "My dear Sir," signed "R. Toombs," regarding Toombs' visit to Atlanta.
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Identifier: |
ms2412 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Alexander H. Stephens letters to J. Glancy Jones
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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1868, 1871-1872 |
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The collection consists of five letters from Alexander H. Stephens to J. Glancy Jones of Reading, Pennsylvania that discusses
national politics, including Chief Justice Salmon Chase's political views, a resolution passed by Pennsylvania Democrats endorsing
the Reconstruction amendments, and the 1872 presidential election.
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Identifier: |
ms2501 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Erskine Caldwell letters to his editors
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Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 |
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Dates: |
1952-1960 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Erskine Caldwell to his editors (1952-1960). Correspondence regard travel plans,
Caldwell's novels and current projects. In a letter to Arthur H. Thornhill from Victor Webright, dated February 16, 1953,
Weybright critisizes Caldwell's The Bastard, and writes that it should not be released at this time.
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Identifier: |
ms2557 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Travers W. Paine, III collection
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Rivers, Eurith Dickinson, 1895-1967 |
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Dates: |
1878-1937 |
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The collection consists of 2 letters from Alexander H. Stephens to Paul Hayne, a telegram from Governor E. D. Rivers to Richard
Reid about an upcoming football game, and various material concerning Richard Reid.
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Identifier: |
ms4052 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John M. Slaton letters to Major W. F. Slaton (copies)
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Slaton, John M. |
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Dates: |
1883, 1886 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Athens, Georgia, October 4, 1883, "Dear Father," from "J. M. Slaton," regarding
Slaton's living arrangements and dormitories at the University of Georgia (typewritten copy); dated Athens, Georgia, March
7, 1886, "Major W. F. Slaton," signed "John M. Slaton," regarding the University of Georgia (photocopy).
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Identifier: |
ms557 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William Bacon Stevens letter to Governor George Towns
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Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887 |
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Dates: |
1848 May 10 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Athens, May 10, 1848, "Dear Sir" [Governor George Towns], from William Bacon
Stevens, regarding the appointment of a Board of Visitors for the University of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms574 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John MacPherson Berrien letters to Littleton W. Tazewell
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Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856 |
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Dates: |
1825-1849 |
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The collection consists of five letters from John MacPherson Berrien to Littleton W. Tazewell from 1825-1849. Correspondence
regards U.S. politics, congressional matters, and George Healy. Also included are two summonses signed by Berrien as Chairman
of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate of the United States. The summonses, dated January 16, 1845, are addressed
to the Marshall of the United States for the Southern District of New York; and Abraham Asten, Jesse Oakley, Andrew Warner,
and James W. Metcalf.
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Identifier: |
ms784a |
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Hargrett Library |
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Erskine Caldwell letter and Girl With Figurines typescript
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Caldwell, Erskine, 1903-1987 |
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Dates: |
20th century |
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The collection consists of two items: a typewritten manuscript titled Girl With Figurines, by Erskine Caldwell, autographed
by Caldwell at the end; a typewritten letter dated September 9, 1968, "Dear Hoke Norris," signed "Erskine Caldwell," regarding
Norris' review of Summertime Island.
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Identifier: |
ms885 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Ilah Dunlap Little estate ledger
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1957-1979 |
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The collection consists of a ledger containing deposits and debits from the estate of Ilah Little Dunlap from 1957-1965, and
significant notation about furniture and furnishing of the Ilah Little Dunlap memorial rooms. The collection also contains
photocopies of a typewritten letter from Calder Payne to Bob, dated October 24, 1979; and a list of wedding presents received
when Ilah married John Dozier Little.
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Identifier: |
ms3677 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Albert Einstein letter to John Galambos
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Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955 |
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Dates: |
1946 February 5 |
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A letter (typed, in German, signed) written by Albert Einstein dated February 5, 1946 with accompanying mailing envelope.
In the letter, Einstein is conferring with John Galambos about prospects for obtaining a scholarship to medical school.
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ms2953 |
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Hargrett Library |
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David Jackson Bailey papers
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Bailey, David Jackson, 1812-1897 |
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Dates: |
1860-1925 |
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The collection consists of papers concerning the formation of the 30th Georgia Infantry, of which David Jackson Bailey was
Colonel, from 1860-1865. Some correspondence regards supply and medical matters; and a letter to Bailey from his father regards
the health of family members. A chunk of printed material at the end of the collection regards William Joseph Simmons and
the Ku Klux Klan.
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ms1661 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charles A. James Martin family papers
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Martin, Charles A. James |
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Dates: |
1864 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Civil War soldiers Charles A.J. Martin, James K. Polk Martin, and probable
cousin H.L.G. Whitaker, while serving in the 29th Georgia Infantry Regiment in 1864. Letters are mostly written during the
Atlanta Campaign, except for one, from James Polk while he was in a hospital in Alabama. The letters contain some comments
on fighting, but the soldiers mainly discuss their fears of dying and concern for friends and family in the war and at home.
Typed transcriptions are available for most of the letters.
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Identifier: |
ms2738 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Flora Prince research notes on Matt Crim
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Prince, Flora |
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Dates: |
1972-1974 |
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The collection documents the research Flora Prince collected relating to Matt Crim. The research includes copies of correspondence
from Flora Prince to newspapers, State agencies, archives and libraries throughout the United States and Germany, attempting
to collect information on Matt Crim, along with some responses from the agencies. Research notes also include bibliographical
references, and documentation of conversations and family members.
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Identifier: |
ms2419 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John C. Hart collection
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Hart, John C. |
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Dates: |
1874-1954 |
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The collection consists of three photographs: John C. Hart as a student at University of Georgia, undated; S.G. McClendon,
Pleasant Stovall, John C. Hart, William Fleming, and Frank Clarke, "Editors of college paper, 1875"; and reunion picture of
the Class of 1875, circa 1900? Also included is Hart's Demosthenian medal (located in inner vault); a thank you letter dated
January 5, 1906, from John C. Hart to Judge J. H. Lumpkin; explanatory letter from Dr. E. M. Coulter, dated May 19, 1954;
and photocopy of a newspaper article describing the donation.
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Identifier: |
ms500 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Samuel Meeker letter to General James Winchester
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Meeker, Samuel, 1763-1832 |
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Dates: |
1804 December 27 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Samuel Meeker writing from Philadelphia on 27 December 1804 to General James Winchester
of Cragfont, Tennessee. The letter discusses slaves and their possible sale in New Orleans. The list of enslaved mentioned
in the letter unfortunately is not present. However, Meeker goes on to mention aspects of shipping and overseas trade.
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Identifier: |
ms1271 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Clark letter to the Governor of Alabama William Wyatt Bibb
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Clark, John, 1766-1832 |
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Dates: |
1819 November 22 |
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The collection consists of one letter to the Governor of Alabama William Wyatt Bibb, regarding the apprehension and return
of a "negro man slave, property of Theoderick Montfort of [the] County of Putnam."
"I do hereby demand of your Excellency that the said Gideon Berry, may be apprehended and delivered up to James Whitfield
and Lewis Hayward, or either of them, .... in order that he may undergo a further trial for the offence with which he has
been found guilty."
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Identifier: |
ms2469 |
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Hargrett Library |
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