John Elliott letter to James Jackson


Descriptive Summary
Title: John Elliott letter to James Jackson
Creator: Elliott, John, 1773-1827
Inclusive Dates: 1800 August 13
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 letter)
Collection Number: ms1415
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

John Elliott (1773-1827) was born in St. Johns Parish (Liberty County), Georgia, graduated from Yale in 1794 and began the practice of law in Sunbury in 1797. Active in local political affairs, he was elected to the United States Senate and served from 1819-1825.

For more information, see his congressional biography.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one letter: dated August 13, 1800, to James Jackson, from John Elliot, concerning a case involving a Mr. Beal and the return of certain funds.