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Henry W. Longfellow letter to Andrew A. Lipscomb
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Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 |
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1853 July 4 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to Andrew A. Lipscomb dated Cambridge, July 4, 1853. Longfellow
discusses his view of slavery "the meanest form of tyranny," the influence of newspapers upon public opinion, and his future
meeting with Lipscomb.
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ms653 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Washington County, Georgia, land grant
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Polock, Isaac, active 1793 |
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1793-1794 |
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The collection consists of a letter of attorney to Isaac Polock of Savannah from James Dawson to arrange the sale of 31,000
acres on the Ohoopee River in Washington County, Georgia, notarized at Augusta in 1793 and further notarized in Philadelphia
under the request of Robert Morris and John Nicholson on May 7, 1794 by Clement Biddle. Accompanied by a map.
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ms1112 |
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Hargrett Library |
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P. G. T. Beauregard telegram to Howell Cobb
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Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893 |
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1865 January 2 |
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A telegram sent to General Howell Cobb from General P. G. T. Beauregard at Charleston, South Carolina, which informs Cobb
that Beauregard was leaving the city that day at eleven o'clock. A copy accompanies the original.
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ms1035 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Augusta Jane Evans Wilson letter
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Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane), 1835-1909 |
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1866 October 23 |
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The collection consists of a handwritten letter that was removed from a special edition of St. Elmo A novel, by Augusta J.
Evans for preservation purposes. The letter is dated Mobile, October 23, 1866, "My dear kind friend," signed "A. J. Evans,"
and regards Evans' views toward the recently concluded Civil War and her own literary efforts.
St. Elmo A novel by Augusta J. Evans is located in Special Collections Hargrett Rare Books (RBV), call number PS3332.S137
1867b.
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ms1162 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Henry Rootes Jackson letter to Charles Colcock Jones, Jr.
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Jackson, Henry R. (Henry Rootes), 1820-1898 |
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1868 April 2 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Savannah, April 2, 1868, to "My dear Col.," signed "H. R. Jackson," concerning
photography and chirography.
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ms1224 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Brown Gordon correspondence with Henry Faison Emery
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Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904 |
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1901-1903 |
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The collection primarily consists of correspondence from John Brown Gordon to Henry Faison Emery of Atlanta, Georgia from
1901-1903. The letters discuss Atlanta taxes, land in Georgia, Florida land speculation, and business interests. The collection
also contains one letter from Emery to Gordon discussing taxes Gordon owed on property in Georgia.
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ms1270 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Benjamin W. Hunt letter to T. F. Sellers
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Hunt, Benjamin W. (Benjamin Weeks), 1847-1934 |
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circa 1900 |
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A letter from Benjamin W. Hunt to T.F. Sellers in circa 1900. The letter describes Hunt's battle with rabies, the procedures
necessary to cure the disease, and the introduction of the Pasteur Institute's methods in the United States.
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ms1401 |
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Hargrett Library |
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George W. Crawford letter to Charles Jones Jenkins
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Crawford, George Washington, 1798-1872 |
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Dates: |
1845 February 15 |
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One letter: dated Milledgeville, Georgia, February 15, 1845, to Charles J. Jenkins, signed "G. W. Crawford," concerning policies,
beliefs, political theories, and the future of the Whig party.
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Identifier: |
ms1416 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Clement Anselm Evans letters to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Evans, Clement A. (Clement Anselm), 1833-1911 |
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after 1893 |
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The collection consists of four letters signed "Clement A. Evans": dated Atlanta, Georgia, October 3, 1893, "Mr. Charles Edgeworth
Jones," regarding Confederate history in Georgia; dated Atlanta, Georgia, May 6, 1908, "My dear Edgeworth," regarding "the
annual report as the Historian of Camp 435," and the importance of Edgeworth's services; dated Atlanta, Georgia, July 16,
"My dear Edgeworth," regarding the full length portrait; dated Atlanta, November 1, "My dear friend," regarding "colonial
and Confederate records."
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Identifier: |
ms1466 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charles Jones Jenkins letters to Charles Colcock Jones, Jr.
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Jenkins, Charles Jones, 1805-1883 |
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Dates: |
1874 July 10, 1880 November 3 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Augusta, July 10, 1874, "Col. C. C. Jones," signed "C. J. Jenkins," regarding
Thomas Norwood'ss speech, Dr. Lipscomb, and other business matters; dated Summerville (or, Summersville), November 3, 1880,
"My dear Col.," signed "C. J. Jenkins," regarding legislative matters.
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ms1467 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Donald Wade letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Wade, John Donald, 1892-1963 |
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Dates: |
1921 October 22 |
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The collection consists of one letter written on University of Georgia, School of English letterhead: dated October 22, 1921,
"My dear Mr. Jones," signed "John D. Wade," regarding Augustus Baldwin Longstreet, and the history of Augusta, Georgia during
the period of Longstreet's residence there.
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Identifier: |
ms1472 |
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Hargrett Library |
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William Harris Crawford letters to William Jones
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Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834 |
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1816 December 26, 1818 March |
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The collection consists of two handwritten letters: dated Treasury Department, December 26, 1816, signed "William H. Crawford;"
dated Treasury Department, March [22] 1818, signed "William H. Crawford," regarding changes in the Treasury laws and their
impact on state banks and the Bank of the United States.
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ms1568 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Alexander H. Stephens letter to R.H. Norris
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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 |
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Dates: |
1863 August 22 |
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The collection consists of one letter regarding leniency toward Columbus Rees, a soldier in Norris' company absent without
leave.
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ms2465 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Sidney Lanier letter to Mr. Scribner
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Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881 |
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Dates: |
1880 April 1 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated April 1, 1880, to "My dear Mr. Scriber," signed "Sidney Lanier," regarding misplaced
proofs.
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ms2650 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Charles C. Jones Jr. letter to Rev. C.C. Jones
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Jones, Charles C. (Charles Colcock), 1831-1893 |
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1861 November 13 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Charles C. Jones, Jr., at Camp Claghorn headquarters of the Chatham Artillery, to
his father Rev. Charles Colcock Jones, dated November 13, 1861. Jones discusses the arrival of much needed rifles, cannons
and ammunition on the "Fingal" which has docked in Savannah harbor.
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ms2651 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Elijah Clarke letter to Col. Benjamin Cleavland
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Clarke, Elijah, 1733-1799 |
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1787 June 24 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Elijah Clarke, Hickory Grove, (Ga.) to Col. Benjamin Cleavland, Franklin County (Ga.),
dated June 24, 1787. Clarke has just returned from seeing the Governor in Augusta and discusses the Governor's assurance that
a treaty with the Creek Indians is imminent, mentions Alexander McGillvrary, and talks about a misunderstanding between the
Indians and the Indian Commissioners.
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ms2615 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Olive Ann Burns Sparks postcard to Emily B. Calhoun
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Burns, Olive Ann |
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Dates: |
1985 August 30 |
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A postcard from Olive Ann Burn Sparks to Emily Calhoun in Atlanta thanking Ms. Calhoun for writing her about Cold Sassy Tree
and mentions the art of journal writing.
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ms2867 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Lachlan McIntosh letter to Jack McIntosh
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McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806 |
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Dates: |
1774 October 1 |
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The collection consists of a letter from Lachlan McIntosh, Darien, Georgia to his son Jack McIntosh in Jamaica giving news
of the McIntosh family in detail, expresses concern over Jack's welfare, and gives advice on how Jack should conduct himself.
Also includes an engraved portrait of Lachlan McIntosh by Hoppner Meyer.
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ms2868 |
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Hargrett Library |
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George Rockingham Gilmer papers
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Gilmer, George Rockingham, 1790-1859 |
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1827, 1858 |
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The collection consists of a journal written by George Rockingham Gilmer detailing a trip he took to Virginia in 1858. The
journal describes travels, friends, relatives, and activities during the trip. Also included are two letters containing biographical
information of Gilmer, and a land grant for 202 ½ acres to Hardy Deloach in Carroll County, Georgia, surveyed January 18,
1827.
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Identifier: |
ms330 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers
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Horne family |
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1867-1976 |
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The collection consists of genealogies, biographical information, and photographs of the Herschel V. Johnson and Pearce Horne
families from 1867-1976. Also included are correspondence between Pearce Horne, Tallulah Johnson Horne, Herschel V. Johnson,
A.K. Horne, J.U. Horne, other family members and friends; and a lock of Herschel V. Johnson's hair.
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ms3365 |
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Hargrett Library |
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