Robert Toombs papers, 1837-1880 (bulk 1850-1866).

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Robert Toombs papers, 1837-1880 (bulk 1850-1866).

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The collection consists of correspondence of Robert Toombs from 1837-1880. Includes letters to his wife, Julia Ann Toombs in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, mainly while serving in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. which discuss family matters with some political matters mentioned (1850-1861) and during the Civil War while serving in Virginia (1862) and the Atlanta Campaign (1864). Of particular interest are several letters from Alexander Stephens to Mrs. Toombs discussing political and family matters. Also includes letters (1851-1879) to George Walker Crawford, and his son-in-law, Samuel W. Mays regarding lands owned by Toombs in Tarrant County, Texas.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Mays, Samuel W.

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