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Habersham family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Habersham family papers | |
| Creator: Habersham family | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1812-1862 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box | |
| Collection Number: ms36 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence between members of the Richard Wylly Habersham family of Savannah and Clarkesville, Georgia, from 1812-1862. Correspondents include Barnard Elliott Habersham, Sarah Habersham, Catherine Habersham, Harriet E. Mathewes, Alexander Wylly Habersham, Francis Barnard Habersham, and C. Elliot. Of particular interest are letters written to Barnard Habersham from Richard Wylly Habersham regarding national affairs from 1840-1842. Correspondence also concerns family affairs, epidemics of cholera and yellow fever in Savannah, Georgia, and travels to Barbados and South America.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Habersham family papers, ms36, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.
General Notes
Acquired from Fred Lockley.