Letters, 1856-1866.

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Letters, 1856-1866.

Collection contains letters from Thomas L. Snead and George N. Lester, former Confederate congressman, in response to Dawson's requests for their autographs; and a letter, 1856, by Dawson, possibly to T.R.R. Cobb, concerning politics, speeches by R.A. Toombs and A.H. Stephens, and Millard Fillmore's chances for the presidency.

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Snead, Thomas L. (Thomas Lowndes), 1828-1890

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County official and state representative from Johnston Co., N.C. From the description of Papers, 1856-1871. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40761600 "Col. Thomas Lowndes Snead... was born in Henrico County, Va., Jan. 10, 1828. He was graduated from Richmond College in 1846 and the University of Virginia in 1848, and afterward studied law. He moved to St. Louis in 1850... In 1861 Mr. Snead was appointed aide de camp of Gen. Claiborne F. Jackson... ...

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

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Former vice-president of the Confederate States of America. From the description of Letter, 1866 Dec. 26, Crawfordville, Georgia, to Henry Bradley Plant. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 260819402 Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883), lawyer, politician, Vice President of the Confederate States of America. From the description of Alexander H. Stephens papers, 1844-1882. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476996 Lawyer, journalist, governor of Geo...

Toombs, Robert Augustus, 1810-1885

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Robert Toombs (1810-1885), lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), Confederate General, married Julia Ann DuBois, resided in Wilkes County, Georgia. From the description of Robert Toombs papers, 1837-1880 (bulk 1850-1866). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477000 Robert Toombs (1810-1885) lawyer, U.S. Senator (1844-1861), Confederate General, married Julia Ann DuBois, resided in Wilkes County, Georgia. From the description of Letters to Julia Ann DuBois Toombs, 1850-186...

Dawson, Andrew H. H., 1819-

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New York, N.Y. and Savannah, Ga. resident. From the description of Letters, 1856-1866. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38518929 ...

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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Millard Fillmore was born in Cayuga County, N.Y. and later became a resident of East Aurora and Buffalo. He was a lawyer, local office holder, State Assemblyman, U.S. Congressman, N.Y. State Comptroller, Vice-President under Zachary Taylor and 13th U.S. President, 1850-1853. He was also involved in establishing numerous Buffalo institutions. He was a founder and first Chancellor of the University of Buffalo, Commander of the Union Continentals (Home Guard) during Civil War, and first president o...

Confederate States of America. Congress

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On February 4, 1861, representatives from 6 of the seceded states assembled in Montgomery, Alabama, to organize the Confederate States of America. At this time, the representatives drafted a provisional constitution and declared a provisional legislature. They selected Jefferson Davis to serve as their president. The provisional congress continued to meet in Montgomery until May 20, 1861, when the provisional capital moved to Richmond, Virginia. A permanent government and constitution were ratif...

Lester, George N. (George Nelson), 1824-1892

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Ga. lawyer, superior court judge, Confederate soldier, and member of the second Confederate Congress. From the description of Papers, 1862-1889. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36200156 Ensign Cicero H. Morris served in the Georgia militia during the Civil War. Attorney, George N. Lester was born circa 1824 in South Carolina and resided in Georgia. Lester died in 1892. From the description of Confederate States of America Army v. Morris demurrer, c...