Benjamin Conley papers, 1842-1880.

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Benjamin Conley papers, 1842-1880.

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The collection consists of papers of Benjamin Conley from 1842-1880. The collection consists mainly of correspondence to Conley relating to his business practice, his presidency of the Macon and Augusta Railroad (1868-1869), his participation in the 1867 Constitutional Convention (1867-1868), as Georgia Governor (October 1871 - January 1872), and as Postmaster of Atlanta (1875-1880). Many letters deal with Georgia reconstruction and politics, Conley's involvement in the Republican Party, and political matters relating to Augusta (Ga.). Correspondents include Foster Blodgett, John S. Bigby, Thomas J. Spear, and business partner B.W. Force.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Force, B. W.

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Conley, Benjamin, 1815-1886.

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Benjamin Conley (1815-1886), businessman, politician, Georgia Governor (1871-1872), born in Newark, N.J., resided in Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia. From the description of Benjamin Conley papers, 1842-1880. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478266 ...

Spear, Thomas J., fl. 1870.

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Georgia. Constitutional Convention (1795)

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The Constitutional Convention of 1798 was held for the purpose of considering further alterations and amendments to the State Constitution. However, the Convention decided to submit a new Constitution instead. From the description of Georgia Constitutional Convention journal, 1798. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 78245620 ...

Georgia. Governor (1871-1872 : Conley)

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Blodgett, Foster, 1826-1877

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Foster Blodgett (1826-1877), politician, born in Augusta, Georgia. From the description of Foster Blodgett papers, 1861, 1870-1871. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477933 ...

Republican Party (Ga.)

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Bigby, John S.

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Macon and Augusta Railroad.

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