Joseph Emerson Brown papers, 1885.

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Joseph Emerson Brown papers, 1885.

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The collection consists of letters written to Brown in 1885 while he was a senator in Washington, D. C. Most of the correspondents are asking Brown for a recommendation for a job for themselves or for others. Jobs mentioned include U. S. Marshal, Surveyor of Customs, Deputy Revenue Collector, and Postmaster. Correspondents include Augustus R. Wright, Henry H. Tucker, and James Buchanan Eads.

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Brown, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894

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Joseph Emerson Brown (1821-1894), governor of Georgia and U.S. senator. From the description of Joseph E. Brown papers, 1858-1930 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 45894384 U.S. senator and governor of Georgia. From the description of Joseph E. Brown correspondence, 1862-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451938 Governor of Georgia and U.S. Senator. From the description of letter signed : Atlanta, unaddressed, 1877 Apr. 7. (Unknown). Worl...

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891.

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Augustus R. Wright was a representative from Georgia; born in Wrightsboro, Ga., June 16, 1813; attended the public schools at Appling, Ga., the grammar school, Franklin College, and the University of Georgia at Athens; studied law at Litchfield (Conn.) Law School; was admitted to the bar in 1835 and commenced practice in Crawfordville, Ga., moving the following year to Cassville; served as judge of the superior courts of the Cherokee circuit from 1842 until he resigned in 1849 to resume the prac...

Eads, James Buchanan, 1820-1887

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American engineer and inventor. From the description of Signature clipped from the register of Browns' Hotel : Washington, 1856 Dec. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270745142 Epithet: American engineer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000752.0x0002c1 Inventor and engineer. From the description of James Buchanan Eads agreement, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451252 ...

Tucker, Henry H. (Henry Holcombe), 1819-1898

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Henry H. Tucker came to Georgia in 1842. In 1846, he was admitted to the state bar, but turned to religion when his newlywed wife died. After study at Mercer, he was ordained a Baptist minister. After the war, Tucker edited the Christian Index, then was elected president of Mercer (1866-1871). During his tenure, the school moved from Penfield to Macon. After several years in Europe, Tucker returned to accept the President's post at the University of Georgia. After leaving UGA, Tucker became owne...