Papers, 1843-1868.

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Papers, 1843-1868.

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Papers concern the Georgia tax system; Whig and Democratic politics in Georgia; Cobb's work in Congress and as Secretary of the Treasury; disaffection with the Confederate government in Georgia; and military activities, including a letter, 1863, from Robert Toombs about raising a regiment for home defense, and a letter, April 1865, to Joseph E. Brown about sending troops to aid Alabama. Also included are a letter, 1860, from wife Mary Ann Lamar Cobb, describing a state dinner and a party at the White House for the Prince of Wales; and a memorial prepared by the Macon bar at Cobb's death.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868

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Howell Cobb (September 7, 1815-October 9, 1868) was an American lawyer and diplomat. He served as congressman (1843-51; 1855-57), Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (1849-51), governor of Georgia (1851-53), and secretary of the treasury (1857-60). Following Georgia's secession from the Union in 1861, he served as president of the Provisional Confederate Congress (1861-62) and a major general of the Confederate army. Cobb was born in Jefferson County on September 7, 1815, the eldest ...

Cobb, Mary Ann Lamar.

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Brown, Joseph Epes

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Whig Party (Ga.)

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Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885

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Robert Toombs (1810-1885), lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), Confederate General, married Julia Ann DuBois, resided in Wilkes County, Georgia. From the description of Robert Toombs papers, 1837-1880 (bulk 1850-1866). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477000 Robert Toombs (1810-1885) lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), Confederate General, married Julia Ann DuBois, resided in Wilkes County, Georgia. From the description of Letters to Julia Ann DuBois Toombs, 1850-186...

Democratic Party (Ga.)

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