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James A. Meriwether letter to Alexander Stephens (transcript)

James A. Meriwether letter to Alexander Stephens (transcript)

Descriptive Summary

Title: James A. Meriwether letter to Alexander Stephens (transcript)
Creator: Meriwether, James A., 1806-1852
Inclusive Dates: 1843 January 25
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 transcript)
Collection Number: ms1489
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

James A. Meriwether (1806-1852), nephew of James Meriwether, graduated from the University of Georgia in 1826.

For more information, see his congressional biography.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one transcript of a letter: dated Washington, January 25, 1843, "Dear Sir," from "JA Merriwether," regarding John C. Calhoun, Martin Van Buren, and Henry Clay as possible candidates for the Presidency.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

James A. Meriwether letter to Alexander Stephens (transcript), ms 1489. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Correspondence.
Political candidates -- United States.
Presidential candidates -- United States.
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 -- Correspondence

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Transcript, 1843 January 25