5481 |
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Macon, Georgia photograph album
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Unknown |
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Dates: |
1900s |
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The collection consists of a dis-bound photograph album containing photographs depicting scenic views, family outings and
other antics in and around Macon, Georgia in the early 1900s. Photographs, many of which are annotated, included: Lake Crumps
Park, Macon; Rose Hill, Macon; Walnut Creek, Macon; Fletcher's Mill, Macon; Veteran's Camp, Macon; Fountain Camp Ground, Warren
County; Kendrick's Summer Parlor; A Plant With Strange Blooms; and Camp Sparks.
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ms929 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5482 |
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Henry Newman Salzburger letterbooks (reproductions)
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Creator: |
Jones, George Fenwick, 1916-2010 |
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Dates: |
1732-1770, circa 1966 |
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The collection consists of photocopies of Henry Newman Salzburger letterbooks as follows: Extracts of Letters; Letters to
the Saltzburghers & Georgia, vol. 1; Letters from the Saltzburghers, etc., vol. 1; Letters from the Salzburg & Georgia, vol.
2; Letters from and to the Saltzburghers & Georgia, vol. 2; Letters from Saltzburghers & Georgia, vol. 3; An Account of Receipts
and Disbursements; The Several Accounts of Receipts and Disbursements; Saltzburgh Emigration to Georgia; Index of Letters
Sent. The collection also includes an incomplete typescript of Henry Newman's Salzburger letterbooks, transcribed and edited
by George Fenwick Jones. The typescript contains handwritten notations and corrections.
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ms93 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5483 |
Title: |
Bhagavad-Gita
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Creator: |
Kashmiri, Muhammad Ali |
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Dates: |
1770 |
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The collection consists of a manuscript copy of the Bhagavad-Gita, "The Song of the Divine One," which was written in Nasta'liq
by Muhammad Ali Kashmiri and is dated 1770 A.D. It includes 67 miniatures in addition to the gold, red and blue borders on
each page. The case is contemporary red morocco with stamped panel and fiber stitching.
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Identifier: |
ms930 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5484 |
Title: |
South Atlantic Modern Language Association papers
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South Atlantic Modern Language Association |
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Dates: |
1960-1992 |
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The collection consists of papers read at annual meetings of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association between 1960 and
1992. Files for most years also include annual bulletins from the association.
SAMLA's yearly meetings include special topic sessions in which scholars focusing in those topics present their research on
topics such as: Advanced Writing, American Literature, Folklore, Freshman English, Renaissance English, Medieval English,
Restoration and 18th century English, Romantic and Victorian English, Modern English, Teaching Language and Literature, Linguistics,
Film Studies, Children's Literature, Comparative Literature, Women's Studies, Irish Studies, Slavic Studies, and Teaching
English with Technological Advances. SAMLA also has annual sessions for languages including: Old English, French, Spanish,
Portuguese, German, Slavic languages, Asian Languages, Scandinavian languages, Latin, and Italian, among others. Papers on
all of these topics and many more can be found within this collection.
The earlier years of this collection contain about forty to fifty papers each. This number grows until 1985, which contains
over 100 papers. However, it should be noted that this collection does not contain every paper from every SAMLA session, as
contributing a paper to this collection was voluntary on the part of the author.
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Identifier: |
ms931 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5485 |
Title: |
Joseph Spencer Stewart scrapbooks
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Creator: |
Stewart, Joseph Spencer, 1863-1934 |
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Dates: |
1889-1934 |
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The collection consists of three scrapbooks (the third scrapbook being dis-bound and placed in two boxes) containing newspaper
articles written about and by Joseph S. Stewart from 1889-1934. Articles regard topics in secondary education in Georgia,
the development and growth of high schools in Georgia, and Stewart's involvement. Scrapbooks also contain correspondence,
photographs, and reports written be Stewart while professor of Secondary Education at University of Georgia.
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Identifier: |
ms932 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5486 |
Title: |
Georgia Historical Records Survey collection
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Creator: |
Tate, Susan Frances Barrow, 1908- |
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Dates: |
circa 1941 |
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This collection consists of a group of various colonial, state and municipal legal documents from the 1600s-1900s, copied
by the Historical Records Survey of Georgia in 1941 as part of the Works Progress Administration. The documents focus on Georgia
state and colonial laws as municipal government in various parts of the state. There is also a listing of some vital statistics
which consist of a list of books, not the actual vital statistic.
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Identifier: |
ms933 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5487 |
Title: |
Willis Henry Bocock papers
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Creator: |
Bocock, Willis Henry, 1865-1947 |
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Dates: |
1880-1946 |
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The collection consists of business and personal letters, 1860-1946 (and undated) reports, University forms, University extension
lectures on Greek Drama, and approximately 600 manuscript cards in Greek and English concerning a translation of the Bible
(New Testament gospels) done by Dr. Bocock. The collection also contains fifteen volumes of World War I scrapbooks, including
an index. These scrapbooks contain clippings, printed material, a few letters, pictures, and maps. All pertain to World War
I and the subsequent peace treaties.
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Identifier: |
ms935 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5488 |
Title: |
Penteyegram Press collection
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Creator: |
Penteyegram Press |
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Dates: |
1975 |
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The collection consists of proof sheets, galleys, and working materials of Penteyegram Press.
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Identifier: |
ms936 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5489 |
Title: |
Paul H. Paschal This Trail of Splendor and Glory--One Hundred Fifty Years of Ministry, 1824-1974 manuscript
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Creator: |
Paschal, Paul Holmes |
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Dates: |
1974 |
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The collection consists of Paul Holmes Paschal's This Trail of Splendor and Glory--One Hundred Fifty Years of Ministry, 1824-1974,
original manuscript and galley proofs. The manuscript covers one hundred and fifty years of the First United Methodist Church
of Monroe, Georgia, and contains biographical information on the ministers who served. The collection also includes four photographs
depicting Paul Paschal, Reverend Eubanks, and Susan Tate.
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Identifier: |
ms938 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5490 |
Title: |
John Stewart, Sr. land survey
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Creator: |
Yonge, Henry |
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Dates: |
1761 December 3 |
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The collection consists of a survey of 178 acres of land in St. John's Parish belonging to John Stewart, Senior, dated December
3, 1761. The survey, "pursuant to Warrant from His Excell. James Wright Esq. Captain General & Governor in Chief," is signed
by the Surveyor General Henry Yonge and W. DeBrahm and illustrated with the location of the property and indications of the
neighboring tracts and owner's names.
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Identifier: |
ms939 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5491 |
Title: |
Henry Pattillo Farrow family papers
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Creator: |
Farrow, Henry P. (Henry Pattillo), 1834-1907 |
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Dates: |
1855-1937 |
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The collection consists of papers of Henry Pattillo Farrow and Farrow family members from 1855-1937. The papers include correspondence,
letter books, newspapers, clippings, printed material, bills, receipts, account books, and photographs. The bulk of the collection
relates to Henry Pattillo Farrow and documents his involvement in Republican politics in Georgia during and after Reconstruction;
his positions as Georgia Attorney-General, U.S. District Attorney, collector of customs for the Port of Brunswick (Ga.), and
as postmaster of Gainesville (Ga.). Materials pertaining to Farrow's administration of the Porter Springs resort Queen of
the Mountains include hotel ledgers (1877-1896), account books (1886-1892), registers (1893, 1899), a cash book (1886-1889),
a memorandum book (1886-1904), and employees lists (1889-1891). From 1907-1937, the collection consists of business and family
correspondence of John A. Whitner (Farrow's son-in-law) and Henry F. Whitner mainly pertaining to the administration of the
Queen of the Mountains resort.
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Identifier: |
ms94 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5492 |
Title: |
W. Stanton Forbes papers
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Creator: |
Forbes, W. Stanton |
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Dates: |
1905-2010 |
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This collection contains a variety of material related to W. Stanton Forbes, including his correspondence, artwork, and writing,
as well as his collection of clippings, diaries, music compositions, official documents, house plans for "Still Waters," photographs,
and other printed materials.
The correspondence consists of letters between 1924 and 2007and are primarily from W. Stanton Forbes, Ellen E. Forbes, Lucy
and Katherine Forbes, Frances Forbes Heyn, and Jean Reti-Forbes. The collection holds a significant amount of World War II
letters between W. Stanton and his first wife, Ellen, covering 1942 to 1945 from W. Stanton's enlistment to his honorable
discharge. The other large portion of the collection is the 1960s and 1970s, when W. Stanton wrote his daughters and sister
almost every day. The official documents consist mainly of legal documents, exhibition programs, passports, military discharge
papers, wills, and memorial service programs of W. Stanton Forbes and his second wife, Jean Reti-Forbes. The writings include
W. Stanton Forbes' original music compositions, short stories, poetry, and longer prose including his Mexico City College
master thesis, illustrated stories for his grandchildren, and a biography of his aunt artist Lucy Stanton. The newspaper clippings
consist of obituaries, articles, and announcements focused on the professional work of W. Stanton Forbes and his loved ones,
including his Mexico City College mentors, his relative Lucy Bates, his aunt Lucy M. Stanton, and Jean Reti-Forbes. Also included
are four volumes notebooks and diaries filled with the creative and personal writings of W. Stanton Forbes and Jean Reti-Forbes
as well as the guestbook from their residence Still Waters.
The art series consists of a copper plate, ink prints, watercolors, pencil sketches, and ink drawings including Forbes' tribal
artwork, often used in conjunction with texts written by his second wife, Jean Reti-Forbes. The photographs are of W. Stanton
Forbes, his exhibitions, his loved ones, and Still Waters.
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Identifier: |
ms940 |
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5493 |
Title: |
Lt. Thomas Garvey letter to Clyde Kilgore
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Creator: |
Garvey, Thomas |
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Dates: |
1942 December 30 |
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The collection consists of a letter dated Somewhere in Africa, December 30, 1942, to Mr. [Clyde] Kilgore, signed Lt. Thomas
Garvey, Company F, 7th Infantry. Garvey describes military life and conditions in Morocco.
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Identifier: |
ms941 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5494 |
Title: |
Farquhar Bethune letter
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Bethune, Farquhar |
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Dates: |
1782 March 5 |
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The collection consists of a letter dated Savannah [Ga.], March 5, 1782, "Dear Sir," signed Ferg Bethune. Written during the
British occupation of Savannah, Bethune, directed by Lt. Governor Graham, orders the procurement and delivery of no more than
sixty pack horses for military purposes.
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Identifier: |
ms942 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5495 |
Title: |
Benjamin Hawkins letters
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Creator: |
Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816 |
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Dates: |
1800 November 9, 1802 March 21 |
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The collection consists of two letters written by Benjamin Hawkins. Dated Fort Williamson, November 9, 1800, for David Henley,
the first letter informs Henley of affairs among the Creek Indians and tells of moving his residence to Toolcambatchee, on
the Tallapoosa River. Dated Toolcambatchee, Ga., March 21, 1802, to Mr. Joseph Clay, the second letter reports that a conference
with the Creeks will be held on May 1st which will be of interest to Georgia and the Indians.
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ms943 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5496 |
Title: |
U.S. Congressmen subscription lists
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Congressional Globe Office |
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Dates: |
circa 1850, 1870, 1872 |
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The collection consists of three subscription lists for orders of [reprints of] Congressional speeches to be printed at the
Congressional Globe Office: undated (circa 1850), the first order is for 1,500 copies of the speech delivered by Alexander
Stephens on the President's message; second order is for 5,000 copies of the speech of Hon. Noah Davis of the state of New
York, on Georgia Bill, delivered in the House of Representatives, March 7, 1870, some of the subscribers' names including
Noah Davis and W. Townsend; and the third order is for 1,800 copies of the speech of Hon. John S. Bigby, of the state of Georgia,
on Congressional reconstruction – Georgia politics, delivered in the House of Representatives, February 24, 1872, subscribers'
names including John S. Bigby and Charles M. Turner.
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ms944 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5497 |
Title: |
New England Mississippi Land Company records
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New England Mississippi Land Company |
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Dates: |
1785-1826 |
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The collection consists of records of the New England Mississippi Land Company dating 1785-1826. Records include correspondence,
minutes, resolutions, notes, receipts, and lists of holdings documenting land transactions in Georgia, particularly Yazoo
land speculation. Many of the documents pertain to Perez Morton and his involvement in the company.
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ms945 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5498 |
Title: |
Richard Henry Wilde letters
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Wilde, Richard Henry, 1789-1847 |
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Dates: |
1816 January 21, 1834 October 30 (31?) |
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The collection consists of three letters composed by Richard Henry Wilde: dated Washington City, January 21, 1816, addressed
to John W. Wilde, the first letter refers to correspondence between the Secretary of State and the Spanish Minister, and to
speeches of Mr. Randolph; dated Augusta, October 30 (31?), 1834, addressed to Tristam Burges (Providence, R.I.) and Littleton
W. Tazewell (Richmond, Va.), the second and third letters refer to Wilde's research into the history of paper money before
and after the Revolution.
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ms946 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5499 |
Title: |
Alfred Burton Greenwood questionnaire
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Greenwood, Alfred Burton, 1811-1889 |
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Dates: |
1850s |
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The collection consists of a four question questionnaire written by Charles Lanman and completed by Alfred Burton Greenwood.
Information provided by Greenwood was published in Lanman's book titled Dictionary of the United State Congress.
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ms947 |
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Hargrett Library |
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5500 |
Title: |
Letter to Abraham Lincoln
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Creator: |
Murphy, Alexander N. |
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Dates: |
1860 November 13 |
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The collection consists of one letter dated Bainbridge, Georgia, November 13, 1860, Hon. Abraham Lincoln, signed Len M. Griffin,
Joseph Law, and Alexr. N. Murphy. The three Georgians request the Electoral College to cast their votes for John Bell of
Tennessee, and Edward Everett of Massachusetts.
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ms948 |
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