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John Howard Payne letter books
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Howard Payne letter books | |
| Creator: Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1842-1850 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 Linear Feet 6 volumes | |
| Collection Number: ms2654 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John Howard Payne (1791-1852), dramatist, diplomat, and American Consul at Tunisia (1843-1848).
Scope and Content
The collection consists of letter books of John Howard Payne documenting Payne's writing career; his interest in American and English literature; his ambassadorship to Tunisia; the U.S. political patronage system; the Cherokee Indian Nation; and U.S. politics.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Howard Payne letter books, ms2654, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
Selected documents are also available online as part of the Southeastern Native American Documents database.