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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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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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| 66 |
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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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Title: |
George Rockingham Gilmer papers
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Gilmer, George Rockingham, 1790-1859 |
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Dates: |
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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| 68 |
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Herschel Vespasian Johnson family papers
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Horne family |
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Dates: |
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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Title: |
John Berrien letters
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Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856 |
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Dates: |
1796 November 20, 1799 March 19 |
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The collection consists of two letters: dated Louisville, November 20, 1796, to George Jones, Savannah, signed John Berrien,
regarding survey and purchase of land; dated Louisville, March 19, 1799, to Charles Harris, Savannah, signed John Berrien,
regarding some land to be sold for taxes, and inviting Mr. and Mrs. Harris to visit. The collection also includes an explanatory
note.
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Identifier: |
ms415 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Governor Rufus B. Bullock letter to Charles A. Sumner
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Bullock, Rufus B. (Rufus Brown), 1834-1907 |
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Dates: |
1871 February 18 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Atlanta, Georgia, February 18, 1871, to "Hon. Charles Sumner," signed "Rufus
B. Bullock," regarding Foster Blodgett. Bullock urges the acceptance of Blodgett as a duly elected U.S. Senator from Georgia,
and discusses Blodgett's background, personal life, and political character.
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Identifier: |
ms430 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Forsyth letters
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Forsyth, John, 1780-1841 |
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Dates: |
1824-1838 |
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The collection consists of five letters signed "John Forsyth": dated Washington, February 23, 1824, to John O'Connor, regarding
the presidential election in New York; dated Georgetown, February 25, 1825, to John Michael O'Connor, regarding the presidential
election and ramifications of political activity; dated Washington, May 29, 1826, "Mr. James Barbour," regarding expenses
paid by the Department of War to the Creek Nation; dated New York, [October 10, 1835], "My dear sir" [S. Dirkins?]; dated
Washington, April 14, 1838, to "Robert Gilmer," regarding Gilmer's letter concerning the discharge of Joseph Cullen, U. S.
Consulate at Tenerife.
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ms477 |
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Hargrett Library |
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James Jackson letters to Anthony Wayne
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Jackson, James, 1757-1806 |
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Dates: |
1782 |
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The collection consists of two letters from Col. James Jackson at Wrights and Eiley, near Savannah, Georgia, to Brig. General
Andrew Wayne at Ebenezer (also near Savannah) dated February 19 and 20, 1782. Jackson who was in command of a body of troops
under Wayne, reports about troop movements, a planned ambush, and the need for shoes.
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ms510 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Conrad Aiken papers
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Aiken, Conrad, 1889-1973 |
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1969-1970 |
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A letter and a postcard from Conrad Aiken to Eugene O'Neil of the "In Our Time" bookshop regarding books belonging to Aiken's
brothers, Robert and Kempton, and covering letters. There is also a press release, dated 17 November 1969, concerning Aiken's
receipt of the 1969 National Medal for Literature.
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ms841 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
John Wereat letter
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Wereat, John, approximately 1733-1799 |
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Dates: |
1797 January 13 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Hardwick, January 13, 1797, "Dear sir," signed "John Wereat," regarding an order
for rice and 150 bushels of corn. The other side of the letter contains an unsigned letter (rough draft) to "George Washington,
President of the U. S. of A.," regarding appointment to office.
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Identifier: |
ms959 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Eugenius Aristides Nisbet papers
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Nisbet, Eugenius Aristides, 1803-1871 |
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Dates: |
1822-1967 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from Eugenius Aristides Nisbet to his wife, Amanda Battle Nisbet, from 1822-1848.
Correspondence mainly concerns family matters, and a few concern state and national political matters. The collection also
contains a brief note from Judge Hiram Warner, and newspaper clippings regarding Nisbet's death and other matters.
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Identifier: |
ms987 |
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Hargrett Library |
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John Rodgers Goldsborough letter to his wife Mary
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Goldsborough, J. R. (John Rodgers), 1808-1877 |
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Dates: |
1862 April 21 |
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The collection consists of one letter regarding a Rebel fort on Jekyll Island, plans to make Saint Simons Island a self-supporting
colony, slaves, the Pierce Butler estate, the abandoned estate of James Hamilton Couper, a visit to Frederica, and orders
regarding Commander Sylvanus Godon.
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Identifier: |
ms3430 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Augusta Amelia (Daisy) Wright Mell papers
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Mell, Augusta Amelia Wright, 1869-1944 |
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Dates: |
1879-1944 |
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The collection consists of papers of and concerning Augusta Amelia (Daisy) Wright Mell from 1879-1944. Included are awards
and certificates presented to Daisy from American Defense Society and the National Woman's Liberty Loan Committee; correspondences
to Daisy from League of American Pen Women, and Advertising Club of Athens; letterheads of various businesses in Athens, Georgia,
including the Treasury Department, Sixth Federal Reserve District, and Athens Savings Bank. Also included are photographs
of Daisy Mell, George Anderson Mell, and Arminius Wright; the wills of George and Daisy Mell; and photocopies of newspaper
articles pertaining to the death and funeral of Daisy.
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ms1791 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
William Paton Ker letter
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Ker, W. P. (William Paton), 1855-1923 |
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Dates: |
1911 |
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One letter dated October 27, 1911, which is addressed to an unknown "William" from William Paton Ker, 1855-1923. Ker has sent
his friend a collection of essays and in the letter devotes a paragraph to a recent trip to Denmark and tells of meeting the
King and Queen of Norway.
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Identifier: |
ms1001 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Letter describing the Antebellum South
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
circa 1850s |
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The collection consists of one handwritten letter: dated Montgomery, Alabama, December 7, "Dear Father," signed "Lucretia,"
regarding Lucretia's impressions of the cities and plantations of Georgia.
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ms1206 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
Hodgson family papers
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Hodgson family |
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Dates: |
1800-1990 |
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Collection includes a guest book for the Asbury and Sallie Paine Hodgson House in Dillard, Georgia, three photo album containing
pictures of the family, their homes, and their vacations, one scrapbook by Lil Hodgson, loose photographs, and a photo album
key. The photographs include images of Julie Hodgson McNeil and Sarah Ansley Paine. Also included is correspondence with Sallie
P. Hodgson and Julie H. McNeil regarding finances. There are two letters to Fanny Paine concerning cotton confiscated in 1865.
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ms4378 |
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