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John Forsyth letters
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Forsyth letters | |
| Creator: Forsyth, John, 1780-1841 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1824-1838 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (5 letters) | |
| Collection Number: ms477 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John Forsyth (1780-1841) born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, was a Congressman, U.S. Senator, Georgia Governor (1827-1829), and U.S. Secretary of State (1834-1841).
For more information, see the article John Forsyth (1780-1841) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of five letters signed "John Forsyth": dated Washington, February 23, 1824, to John O'Connor, regarding the presidential election in New York; dated Georgetown, February 25, 1825, to John Michael O'Connor, regarding the presidential election and ramifications of political activity; dated Washington, May 29, 1826, "Mr. James Barbour," regarding expenses paid by the Department of War to the Creek Nation; dated New York, [October 10, 1835], "My dear sir" [S. Dirkins?]; dated Washington, April 14, 1838, to "Robert Gilmer," regarding Gilmer's letter concerning the discharge of Joseph Cullen, U. S. Consulate at Tenerife.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Forsyth letters, ms477, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
General Notes
Portions of this collection are available in Southeastern Native American Documents