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Herschel V. Johnson letter to E.K. Hart
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Johnson, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1812-1880 |
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1868 February 5 |
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The collection consists of one letter complying with a request for an autograph, and regarding Johnson's views on politics,
religion, and philosophy.
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ms2295 |
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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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R.W. McCormick letter
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McCormick, Robert Warnock, 1828-1879 |
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1855 November 20 |
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Consists of one letter written by R.W. McCormick at Oglethorpe University and sent to his friend "Rachel." McCormick writes
about the inauguration of Governor Herschel V. Johnson on November 7, 1855 in Milledgeville, Georgia. He writes that many
in attendance represented the "beauty and chivalry of the Empire State of the South." The letter also describes that the number
of women in attendance was "so numerous that they occupied most of the seats so that the legislators were obliged to stand."
At the end of the letter, McCormick also gives a detailed and unflattering description of Robert Toombs and Alexander Stephens,
who were both in attendance.
The author of the letter is probably Robert Warnock McCormick, who attended Oglethorpe University at this time according to
Allen P. Tankersley's 1951 book College Life at Old Oglethorpe. McCormick was a pastor, who lived from 1828-1879, according
to the Necrological Reports and Annual Proceedings of the Alumni Association of Princeton Theological Seminary, Volume 1 by
the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1891.
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ms4181 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Cobb family papers
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Cobb family |
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Dates: |
1837-1913 |
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The collection consists of business and personal papers of the Cobb family of Athens, Georgia from 1837-1913. Includes correspondence
to Howell Cobb from Harry Lynden Flash, Herschel Vespasian Johnson, and John E. Ward; Cobb's parole; prison release; and a
receipt from General Croxton to Mary Ann Cobb for use of the Cobb's Macon (Ga.) home by Federal troops. Contains correspondence
to Howell Cobb, Jr., John A. Cobb, Sarah Spalding Cobb, Thomas R.R. Cobb, William McKinley Cobb, Carlisle Cobb, and Carolyn
Cobb. Also includes papers of John Basil Lamar, Andrew A. Lipscomb, and William McKinley.
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ms1220 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Keith M. Read collection
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Read, Keith M., 1880-1940 |
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1732-1905 |
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The collection consists of materials collected by Keith M. Read documenting the history of Georgia from 1732-1905. The materials
include account books, correspondence, deeds, diaries, indentures, land grants, letter books, and minute books. Topics covered
include the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slavery, the Salzburgers, and Native American tribes in Georgia. The collection
contains papers of John M. Berrien; William H. Crawford; John Forsyth; Williams Gibbons; Charles Harris; Herschel V. Johnson;
James Wright; the Bosomworth, Habersham, and Houstoun families; as well as numerous other Georgians.
Of particular interest are records (1861-1863) of the Consulate of Great Britain in Georgia during the Civil War; an account
book (1818) of Dr. Lewis H. Feurth containing the date, name of patient, treatment, and payment; a diary (1733) of Peter Gordon
describing life in Georgia and relations with the Indians; a diary (ca. 1714-1763) of Caleb Davis pertaining to his trading
activities in Georgia with the English and Spanish; and a letter book (1804-1806) of William Woodbridge documenting his import/export
business and the difficulties of trading with Europe and England during the Napoleonic Wars.
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ms921 |
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Hargrett Library |
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