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John Macpherson Berrien letters
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Macpherson Berrien letters | |
| Creator: Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1821-1852 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.1 Linear Feet (14 letters) | |
| Collection Number: ms4106 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John Macpherson Berrien was an eloquent lawyer, a U.S. senator, and the attorney general of the United States during U.S. president Andrew Jackson's administration. Berrien County, created in south Georgia in 1856, is named for him.For more information, see the article "John Macpherson Berrien (1781-1856)" in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.
Scope and Content
Consists of 14 letters written by Georgia Senator John Macpherson Berrien during his political career. The letters pertain to matters such as politics, lawsuits, and personal matters. The "Mr. Penrose" he writes to is likely Philadelphia politician Charles Bingham Penrose.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Macpherson Berrien letters, ms4106, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.