George Gilman Smith papers, 1853-1858.

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George Gilman Smith papers, 1853-1858.

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The collection consists of papers of George Gilman Smith from 1853-1858. Primarily correspondence from Smith's uncle, James Rembert Smith of Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia, the letters discuss family news, weather, people in Sandersville, sickness, religious life, and advice to his nephew. Also contains a few letters from Anna Maria Smith, daughter of James R. Smith.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404741

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Smith, James Rembert.

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Smith, Anna Maria, 1811-

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Smith, George G.

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George Gilman Smith (1836-1913) was a Methodist clergyman and historian, of Macon, Ga. Smith was born at Sheffield, now in Rockdale County, Ga., and educated at Emory College. He entered the Methodist minsitry in 1857 and served as a chaplain in the Confederate army during the Civil War. After the war he preached in Baltimord, Md., and Lewisburg, W. Va., and was the author of books and articles on the history of Methodism. From the guide to the George Gilman Smith Books, ., 1853-1910...