Cumming family papers, 1787-1921.

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Cumming family papers, 1787-1921.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477322

The collection consists of papers of the Cumming family of Augusta, Georgia from 1787-1921. The correspondence includes letters of Thomas Cumming, Henry C. Cumming, Alfred Cumming, and Joseph B. Cumming. Of particular interest are contemporary copies of letters (1863-1864) between Julien Cumming (48th Georgia Infantry Regiment) as a prisoner-of-war at Johnson's Island (Ohio) and family friend Henry W. Hubbell in New York. The letters discuss Cumming's health, prison life, supplies he needs, and family news. Other correspondents include Seaborn Jones, William H. Crawford, Governor James M. Smith, President William H. Taft, and C. Cumming of Baltimore (Md.) The collection also contains papers relating to C. Shaler Smith, engineer in charge of the construction of the Confederate Powder Works at the Augusta Arsenal (Ga.). These materials include a letter book (1861-1863) containing engineer's sketches, specifications, lists of materials and costs, correspondence, bills of construction, an engraving of the Powder Works, and a plat showing land used for long range cannon practice. Other materials include a letter (August 14, 1863) from William Gabbett of the Confederate States of America Nitre and Mining Dept. in Chattanooga to Isaac M. St. John in Richmond regarding the state of their holdings near Chattanooga when Gabbett assumed command and a letter (1865) from C. Shaler Smith in Chesterville (S.C.) discussing Sherman's drive through North Carolina.

1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834

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William Harris Crawford (February 24, 1772 – September 15, 1834) was an American politician and judge during the early 19th century. He served as United States Secretary of War and United States Secretary of the Treasury before running for president in the 1824 election. Born in Virginia, Crawford moved to Georgia at a young age. After studying law, Crawford won election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1803. He aligned with the Democratic-Republican Party and U.S. Senator James Jac...

Cumming family.

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Thomas Cumming (1765-1834), businessman, married Anne Clay (1767-1849), resided in Augusta, Georgia. Their son, Henry Harford Cumming (1799-1866), married Julia Bryan whose children included Julien (1830-1864) and Joseph Bryan (1836-1922). From the description of Cumming family papers, 1787-1921. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477322 ...

Gabbett, William

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Epithet: Curate of Mitchelstown, county Cork British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000388.0x0000c4 ...

Hubbell, Henry Wilson, 1842-1917

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Professional soldier, ending his career as a general, and resident of New York City. From the description of Henry Wilson Hubbell papers, 1855-1911 (bulk 1861-1863). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58779488 Union soldier; enlisted 1861; second lieuteant, in the 40th New York Infantry, Company A; mustered out, 1863. From the description of Journal fragments, 1863 June-Nov. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70973344 ...

Smith, James M. (James Milton), 1823-1890

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Jones, Seaborn, 1788-1864

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Seaborn Jones was born in Augusta, Georgia on 1 February 1788. He studied law at Princeton University and was admitted to the bar in 1808 and soon established a legal practice in Milledgeville, Georgia. In 1817, he was appointed solicitor general of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit and by the 1920s he moved to Columbus, Georgia and was named the solicitor general of Georgia. Jones was a dedicated Democrat and was elected to the United States Congress and served two terms from 1833 to 1835 and from ...