 John W. Park and William Park letters
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteWilliam and John W. Park were brothers who lived in Coweta and Meriwether Counties in Georgia. John W. attended the University of Georgia, Athens in the 1850s. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of two letters. Dated Athens, April 1850, "Dear Brother", from John Park, the first letter tells of his activities at the University of Georgia. The second letter, dated Dawson, October 29, 1863, "My Dear Mother" [Sarah T. Park, Greenville, Georgia], is signed William Park. William asks to borrow $500 to purchase "Elbert," which may have been in reference to a slave. Also included is a brief biographical history of John W. Park. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationJohn W. Park and William Park letters, ms361, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2014. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||||