Henry Rootes Jackson letter, 1868.

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Henry Rootes Jackson letter, 1868.

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The collection consists of a one page holograph letter of the noted Georgia literary, political, and military figure Henry Rootes Jackson, dated "Savannah, April 2nd 68" and addressed to "My dear Col." (probably Charles Colcock Jones, Jr.). The letter discusses photography and chirography, Jackson mentioning that he has "no likeness of myself, & no Confederate uniform in which to have one taken."

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Jackson, Henry R. (Henry Rootes), 1820-1898

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Henry R. Jackson (1820-1898), Brigadier General, Confederate States of America Army. From the description of Henry R. Jackson officer roster, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478296 Henry Rootes Jackson, son of Henry and Martha Jacqueline Jackson, was born in Athens, Georgia on June 24, 1820. He received his education from Yale University and the University of Georgia. During his life, Jackson held many prominent positions. These included, United States District Attorn...

Jones, Charles C. (Charles Colcock), 1831-1893

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"Known as the "Macaulay of the South," Charles C. Jones Jr. was the foremost Georgia historian of the nineteenth century. Also a noted autograph and manuscript collector and an accomplished amateur archaeologist, Jones in later years became a prominent memorialist of the Lost Cause and critic of the New South." - "Charles C. Jones Jr." New Georgia Encyclopedia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org (Retrieved August 21, 2008) From the description of Charles Colcock Jones letters, 1866-1...