| 2161 |
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Marcus Aurelius Bell family letters
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Bell, Marcus Aurelius, -1885 |
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1856-1882 |
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The collection consists of various letters of Marcus Aurelius Bell and his wife Mollie (Mary Jane Hulsey Bell). Although
the letters are primarily of a personal and family nature, they also reflect well the sense of the times for both people.
Bell's letter of 31 October 1857 to Mollie is particularly filled with Atlanta happenings including Willis Westmoreland's
ball at the Trout House. Two envelopes and one postcard accompany the four letters.
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ms1456 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2162 |
Title: |
Yazoo Land Fraud document
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Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813 |
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1795 March 3, 1795 July 28 |
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The collection consists of two documents related to the Yazoo Land Fraud. The first piece, dated March 3, 1795, is the enrolled
copy of the congressional resolution authorizing "that the President of the United States be, and hereby is requested to give
directions to the Attorney General, to collect, digest, report to the next Congress, the Charters, treaties and other documents
relative to, and explanatory of the title to the land situate in the south-western parts of the United States, and claimed
by certain companies, under a law of the State of Georgia...". Accompanying it is a manuscript circular letter dated July
28, 1795, signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State to Thomas Pinckney, Minister Plenipotentiary in London discussing
the resolution.
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ms1457 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2163 |
Title: |
Athens Regional Library Talking Book Center records
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Athens Regional Library System. Talking Book Center |
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Dates: |
circa 1979 |
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The collection (donated by Athens Regional library, February 1, 1979) consists of three items in braille that pertains to
the Athens area. Items include "Emergency and frequently called telephone numbers in the Athens area", "Phone numbers for
dentists in Athens, Georgia", and "Phone numbers for beauty salons in Athens, Georgia."
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ms1459 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2164 |
Title: |
A. C. Neal account book
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Creator: |
Neal, A. C. |
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Dates: |
1862-1863 |
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The collection consists of the account book of Dr. A. C. Neal for his medical practice in Elberton, Georgia, 1862-1863. Entries
include name of patient, reason for visit, medicine dispensed, and price. The book also includes the Constitution and Bylaws
of the Fire-side Guards, signed by 36 members.
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ms146 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2165 |
Title: |
Gilbert White land indenture
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White, Gilbert, 1720-1793 |
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Dates: |
1761 October 28 |
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The collection consists of one land indenture dated October 28, 1761, made between Gilbert White of Selborne, County of Southampton,
and Richard Baker of the parish of Foxfield, County of Southampton. Beautifully inscribed on vellum, it is adorned with several
fine stamps and seals as well as a clear signature of White. The indenture is valid for one year.
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ms1460 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2166 |
Title: |
Julia Mood Peterkin letter to M. H. Kowan
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Peterkin, Julia Mood, 1880-1961 |
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Dates: |
1938 January |
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The collection consists of a letter written on a sheet of Lang Syne Plantation letterhead, undated (accompanying enveloped
postmarked Jan 20, 1983), addressed to Mr. M. H. Kowan of Columbus, Ohio, signed "Julia Peterkin". The letter is written
in reply to queries by Mr. Kowan about the fictive process, including the source of characters and the novelist's motivations
in producing a work of fiction, she responds, "My writing came from a wish to record people, happenings that appealed to me.
Everything I have written as fiction has had a parallel in my experience..." She continues for a total of 28 lines discussing
her literary efforts and the reasons behind them.
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Identifier: |
ms1461 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2167 |
Title: |
John T. Collins letterbooks
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Collins, John T. |
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Dates: |
1868-1884 |
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The collection consists of four letterbooks (one is unbound) of John T. Collins from 1868-1884. Mainly pertaining to Collins'
duties as customs agent for the port of Brunswick, Georgia, the volumes include correspondence detailing arrivals in port,
vessels cleared, inspections, fees collected, and official appointments. Some correspondence relates to Collins' lumber business
and his duties as an official of the Georgia chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Identifier: |
ms1462 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2168 |
Title: |
John Phillips diary
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Phillips, John, active 1853 |
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Dates: |
1853 |
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The collection consists of a diary of John Phillips from January-December 1853. Entries describe Phillips' visits to Boston,
Massachusetts and New York, New York, trips back to Savannah, Georgia, daily activities at the brickyard, business transactions,
the weather, and social activities.
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Identifier: |
ms1463 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2169 |
Title: |
Candace Thurber Wheeler collection
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Creator: |
Wheeler, Candace, 1827-1923 |
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Dates: |
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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| 2170 |
Title: |
William Lewis Cabell letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Cabell, William Lewis, 1827-1911 |
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Dates: |
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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Identifier: |
ms1465 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2171 |
Title: |
Clement Anselm Evans letters to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Evans, Clement A. (Clement Anselm), 1833-1911 |
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Dates: |
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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| 2172 |
Title: |
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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Identifier: |
ms1467 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2173 |
Title: |
James H. Lane letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Lane, James Henry, 1833-1907 |
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Dates: |
1898 October 26 |
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The collection consists of one letter written on Alabama Polytechnic Institute, A. & M. College, Auburn, Alabama letterhead:
dated October 26, 1898, to "Mr. Charles E. Jones," signed "James H. Lane," regarding Lane's participation in the Battle of
Chancellorsville, and the role of Stonewall Jackson in the battle.
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Identifier: |
ms1468 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2174 |
Title: |
Alexander Lawton letter to Charles C. Jones, Jr.
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Lawton, Alexander Robert, 1818-1896 |
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Dates: |
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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Identifier: |
ms1469 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2175 |
Title: |
John W. Jordon account book
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Creator: |
Jordon, John W. |
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Dates: |
1819-1830 |
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The collection consists of the account book of John W. Jordon for his tailor business in Crawfordville, Georgia from 1819-1830.
Entries include customer's name, description of services provided, and price.
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Identifier: |
ms147 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 2176 |
Title: |
William J. Northen letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Northen, William J. (William Jonathan), 1835-1913 |
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Dates: |
1890 May 5 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Sparta, Georgia, May 5, 1890, "Mr. Charles Edgeworth Jones," signed "W. J. Northen,"
regarding Northen's thoughts concerning his gubernatorial candidacy.
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Identifier: |
ms1470 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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| 2177 |
Title: |
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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| 2178 |
Title: |
John Donald Wade letter to Charles Edgeworth Jones
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Creator: |
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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| 2180 |
Title: |
William Terry letter to Lemuel Pratt Grant
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Terry, William |
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Dates: |
1845 February 11 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated South River, DeKalb County, Georgia, February 11, 1845, "Dear Sir," signed "William
Terry," regarding Terry's contract for lumber for the depot at Decatur.
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ms1474 |
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