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Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown | |
| Creator: Brown, Joseph E., (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1885 January 8-April 2 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3163 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Joseph Emerson Brown (1821-1894) was a lawyer, Georgia Governor (1857-1865), and U. S. Senator (1880-1890). For more information, see the article Joseph E. Brown at the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of letters written to Joseph Emerson Brown in 1885 while he was a senator in Washington, D. C. Most of the correspondents are asking Brown for a recommendation for a job for themselves or for others. Jobs mentioned include U. S. Marshal, Surveyor of Customs, Deputy Revenue Collector, and Postmaster. Correspondents include Augustus R. Wright, Henry H. Tucker, and James Buchanan Eads.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Letters to Joseph Emerson Brown, ms3163, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.