| 3521 |
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S.M.B. letter to Jane Anderson
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Bass, S. M., 1839 or 1840- |
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1846 February 7 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia, February 7, 1846, addressed to Mrs. Jane D.
Anderson, West Windham, New Hampshire, in Care of Francis D. Anderson, signed "Your affectionate nephew, S. M. B." (The writer's
name is inferred from a reference he makes to "Mother Bass.") The author writes " …this is a day of high-pressure engines,
Magnetic Telegraphs, Iron War Steamers, etc., etc., not to mention the various isms of our time such as Mesmerism, Mormonism,
Millerism …" He also writes about his life at the Academy, his rooms, and his neighbors.
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ms3447 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3522 |
Title: |
Bunnie Browning autograph album
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Browning, Bunnie |
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Dates: |
1859-1866 |
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The collection consists of one autograph album kept by Bunnie Browning of Athens, Georgia, from 1859-1866. Several autographs
are by Confederate soldiers from Athens, Georgia, including three who served in the Athens Guards, Co. K, 3rd Georgia Infantry
(George Graham, Charles B. Mason, and Charles W. Reynolds). Sentiments, many in the form of poems, are from Miss Browning's
friends and are typical of the Victorian period.
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ms3448 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3523 |
Title: |
Henry E. Colton letter to Samuel McDowell Tate
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Colton, Henry E. |
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Dates: |
1870 October 15 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Atlanta, October 15, 1870, to "Col. S. McD. Tate," signed "H. E. Colton." Colton
writes "…I expect to go up your Road and if you choose to extend the favor of a pass the same will be duly appreciated."
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ms3449 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3525 |
Title: |
Harry Crews letter to James F. Wilkerson
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Crews, Harry, 1935-2012 |
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Dates: |
1981 |
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The collection consists of one letter: undated, letterhead printed Harry Crews, English Department, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, to Dr. Wilkerson. Also included is the envelope addressed to Dr. Wilkerson, postmarked November 6, 1981.
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ms3450 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3526 |
Title: |
Harry Crews letter to Gil Moody
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Creator: |
Crews, Harry, 1935-2012 |
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Dates: |
1998 March 18 |
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The collection consists of one handwritten, personal letter: dated March 18, 1998, to Gil Moody, signed "You and yours, Harry
Crews," regarding a letter Crews' received, and visiting Moody's store sometime in the future.
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ms3451 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3527 |
Title: |
John Ferrie letter to Jacob Weed
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Ferrie, John, active 1787 |
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Dates: |
1787 May 2 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Charleston, May 2, 1787, addressed to Jacob Weed at Point Peter, St. Mary's River,
Georgia, from John Ferrie, regarding 500 acres at Point Peter, St. Mary's River, Georgia that Ferrie "would be willing to
give up his claim to" if Weed would help Ferrie with what he believe an outrageous price that Weed's partner James Finley
had charged for a survey. On the reverse side, undated and unsigned, is a drafted letter (probably copied onto clean paper
before mailing), beginning "Since I wrote you last I have received a letter from Mr. Pengree who informs me that the Spaniards
pretend to hold and protect the Negroes on acct of their being British property …"
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ms3452 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3528 |
Title: |
John Forsyth papers
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Forsyth, John, 1780-1841 |
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Dates: |
1824-1839 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from John Forsyth executing his duties as Secretary of State: dated December 30,
1834, to "Consul of the United States at Port Au Prince," concerning a leave of absence for a consul in Haiti; dated July
6, 1838, "Thomas Jefferson Smith, appointed Consul of the United States for the Port of Cette, France;" dated October 19,
1839, "Hoyt, Collector of Customs, New York," authorizing payment to "George Grismold" as a share of claims made against
the Dutch government. Other items included in the collection are autographs and sentiments from Forsyth, a legal document
attesting to a constituent's residency in Georgia, and a third person letter to Gales & Seaton in Washington, D.C., asking
them to make a correction to their reporting of his participation in a U.S. House of Representatives debate.
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ms3453 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3529 |
Title: |
Thomas L. Snead papers concerning Georgia bonds
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Snead, Thomas L. (Thomas Lowndes), 1828-1890 |
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Dates: |
1871-1882 |
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The collection consists of documents attempting to collect interest on discredited Georgia bonds dating 1871-1877. Commencing
with two correspondences (March 19 and 25, 1872), one on Executive Department letterhead and the other signed by Georgia Secretary
of State David G. Cotting, engaging Thomas L. Snead to act in its behalf on the matter. Of particular interest are drafts
for legal documents by Snead, relating to various aspects of his work on the case, Western Union telegraphs, three from Gov.
James M. Smith, instructing Snead and forwarding payment for services, and example of Snead's printed letter informing potential
clients that he has completed work with the "Public debt of Georgia." The collection also includes two related newspaper clippings,
and correspondence signed by E.A. Fletcher from Brunswick, Georgia, outlining various details of railroad bonds held by "J.
Milbank and Pierpont Morgan."
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ms3454 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3530 |
Title: |
Georgia Railway & Electric Company reports
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Baehr, William A. |
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Dates: |
1916, 1919, 1921 |
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The collection consists of valuations reports by William A. Baehr relating to plants and properties of the Georgia Railway
& Electric Company and Atlanta Gas Light Company for the years of 1919 and 1921. The collection also includes Report of the
Gainesville Railway & Power Company (January 6, 1916), and six photographs (undated) of the Tallulah Falls plant.
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ms3455 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3531 |
Title: |
Atticus G. Haygood papers
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Haygood, Atticus G. (Atticus Greene), 1839-1896 |
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Dates: |
1893 |
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The collection consists of one form letter: dated Oxford, Georgia, October 1893 from Atticus G. Haygood, inquiring about selling
"Jack-Knife and Brambles," with a handwritten note from Haygood on the reverse side. Also included is a press release with
reviews on "Jack-Knife and Brambles."
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Identifier: |
ms3456 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3532 |
Title: |
William Calvin Jeffress papers
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Jeffress, William Calvin, 1823-1895 |
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Dates: |
1864-1865, 1916 |
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The collection consists of correspondence from William Calvin Jeffress to his father, Edward T. Jeffress, dating February
27-June 13, 1864. The letters describe Jeffress' unit's participation in the action at Dalton and Rocky Face Ridge in Georgia,
descriptions of camp life and conditions. In addition, Jeffress forwards advice and instructions concerning crops and finances.
Letters dating June 2 and June 13, 1864 are written from the field, near Marietta, Georgia. Other items included in the collection
are two twenty dollar bills of Confederate money, a typed biography of Jeffress (by his son in 1916), and Jeffress's oath
of loyalty to the United States.
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ms3457 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3533 |
Title: |
Lumpkin County gold mining court case documents
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Sims, Henry L. |
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Dates: |
1847 |
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The collection consists of two legal documents prepared and signed by Henry L. Sims, in Lumpkin Superior Court, 1847, involving
a possible gold scam in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Johnson Ledbetter sued Martin Roberts, Jeptha Scott, and Jonas Bedford, charging
them with a conspiracy to sell him land in Lumpkin County that included gold deposits when they knew there were none. The
documents include Scott's answer, disavowing all knowledge to the specifics of Ledbetter's charges, and an interrogatory from
Sims to a witness, asking for information concerning gold mining activity on the land, and with Ledbetter's counter-interrogatories
appended.
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ms3458 |
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| 3534 |
Title: |
Provision returns of rations for Creek Indians
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Creator: |
Blake, Luther |
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Dates: |
1825 |
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The collection consists of one document and ration chart: issued at Fort Troup, Fayette County, providing for Alexander Ware's
issuing rations of meal, meat, and salt to 206 Indians for the ten-day period beginning June 28, 1825 and ending July 7, 1825,
signed (with "their marks") by Capt. Senoywa, Capt. Edija, Warlockajoe and Hagy McIntosh. Also included in the collection
is a document with hand written copies of two orders: one dated Indian Fort, Fayette County, August 14, 1825, from Luther
Blake, notifying Ware that, by order of Gen. E.P. Gaines, he is to stop issuing rations; the second from Ware to General Gaines
providing him with a cost table for all rations issued by him up to the closing date.
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ms3459 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3535 |
Title: |
Georgia Academy of Science collection
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Georgia Academy of Science |
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Dates: |
1948-1953 |
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The collection consists of typewritten correspondence and programs regarding Georgia Academy of Science meetings and symposia.
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ms346 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3536 |
Title: |
Major R. B. Roberts letter to Senator Ralph Izard
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Roberts, Richard Brooke |
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Dates: |
1794 April 30 |
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The collection consists of one letter: dated Fort Fidius, State of Georgia, April 30, 1794, addressed to Senator Ralph Izard,
signed "R.B. Roberts." Roberts requests that Izard consider appointing Roberts to the Command of the garrisons along the Southern
Seaports. He writes "…all these reasons prompt me to request, you would favor me so far as to second my application to General
Knox for the command of the Southern Seaports."
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ms3460 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3537 |
Title: |
Weary Land unpublished manuscript
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Saunders, William P. |
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Dates: |
1900-1999 |
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The collection consists of an unpublished manuscript titled Weary Land, by William P. Saunders, in collaboration with Blanche
Johnson. The novel tells the story of Mary Crenshaw, a widow struggling to raise her two children in rural Cross-Creek, Georgia.
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ms3461 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3538 |
Title: |
W.F. Taylor and Southern Film contract
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Southern Film (Firm) |
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Dates: |
1908 November 4 |
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The collection consists of one contract between W.F. Taylor and Southern Film for the exhibition of films at the Crystal Theater
in Athens, Georgia, and the Fairyland Theater in Georgia. Signed November 4, 1908, contract terms are for 12 reels per week
at the cost of $70 per week.
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ms3463 |
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Hargrett Library |
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| 3539 |
Title: |
George Washington Towns genealogical research
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Creator: |
Davidson, William H., Biographer |
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Dates: |
1972-1974 |
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The collection consists of photocopies of George Washington Towns research. Included are photocopies of genealogical records,
lineage of revolutionary ancestors, photocopies of newspaper articles, and "Towns Family Data, Collection of Patrick Cleburne
King, Jr., Fort Gaines, Georgia, 1974." The folder was assembled by William H. Davidson in 1972 and 1974, and research collected
covers 1788-1974 (approximately).
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ms3464 |
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| 3540 |
Title: |
William Webb and Mariah Timmons marriage license
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Creator: |
Hardie, Robert |
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Dates: |
1843 |
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The collection consists of one marriage license issued to William Webb and Mariah Timmons on October 13, 1843 in Baker County,
Georgia. The license is signed by Robert Hardie. The verso of the document has the seal of Baker County and a certification
that this is a "true & correct copy of the marriage license," dated June 8, 1855 and is signed "Thomas Cox, Ordinary."
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ms3465 |
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