William Crosby Dawson papers, 1837-1855.

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William Crosby Dawson papers, 1837-1855.

The collection consists of the correspondence of William Crosby Dawson. The letters are concerned with routine matters of business, mostly subscriptions and printing. One letter, dated September 5, 1841, is signed also by Roger L. Gamble (1787-1847), who was a member of the House of Representatives from Georgia (1833-1835, 1841-1843).

.125 linear ft. (1 partial box)

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Dawson, William C. (William Crosby), 1798-1856

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William Crosby Dawson (1798-1856) graduated from Franklin College, later the University of Georgia, in 1816 and. was admitted to the bar at Greensboro, GA in 1818. He served in the Creek War of 1836, in the Georgia Assembly, and as judge of Superior Court of Ocmulgee Circuit. He was a representative from Georgia from 1837-1849 and a U. S. senator from 1849-1855. From the description of William Crosby Dawson papers, 1837-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173862936 William ...

Gamble, Roger Lawson, 1787-1847

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Roger Lawson Gamble (1787-1847) lived in Louisville, Georgia. He was a lawyer and cotton planter. He served as an officer in the War of 1812 and as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He was a Representative from Georgia in the Congress for several terms. From the description of Roger Lawson Gamble letter, 1841. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 77536230 ...