Meigs, Josiah, 1757-1822

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Birth 1757-08-21
Death 1822-09-04

Biographical notes:

Josiah Meigs, the first president of what became the University of Georgia, was appointed by James Madison in 1814 to be commissioner of the General Land Office.

From the description of Letter, dated 24 February 1820, to Thos. Freeman and John Coffee. (University of Tennessee). WorldCat record id: 54993383

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Subjects:

  • Boundaries, State
  • Real property

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Places:

  • Ohio (as recorded)
  • Mississippi (as recorded)
  • Alabama (as recorded)
  • Ohio--Scioto River Valley (as recorded)

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