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Governor Charles J. McDonald letters
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Governor Charles J. McDonald letters | |
| Creator: McDonald, Charles James, 1793-1860 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1840 March 14, 1845 October 30 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (2 letters) | |
| Collection Number: ms915 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Charles J. McDonald (1793-1860) was governor of Georgia from 1839-1843.
For more information, see the article Charles McDonald (1793-1860) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two letters: dated Executive Department, Milledgeville, March 14, 1840, to "A. G. McNutt, Governor of Mississippi," signed "Charles J. McDonald," regarding the extradition of David Patton of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, a fugitive charged with murder; dated Executive Department, Milledgeville, October 30, 1845, to "B. Fitzpatrick, Governor of Alabama," signed "Charles J. McDonald," regarding authorizing the arrest of certain fugitives in that state.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Governor Charles J. McDonald letters, ms915, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.