W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation collection, circa 1709-1850.

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W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation collection, circa 1709-1850.

The collection consists of five historic documents: 1.) James Southall agreement; 2.) Indenture agreement, January 13, 1843; 3.) John Wilson letter (State vs. Mabrey & Evans); 4.) Jefferson Davis letter, July 25, 2850; 5.) George Walton letter, January 23, 1709.

5 items (0.1 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7884057

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Walton, George, c. 1749-1804

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George Walton (c. 1749 – February 2, 1804), a Founding Father of the United States, signed the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Georgia and also served as the second Chief Executive of Georgia. Born in Cumberland County, Virginia, Walton was a studious, self-taught young man. After completing an apprenticeship as a carpenter under his uncle, he moved to Savannah, Georgia to study law. Admitted to the bar in 1774, by the eve of the American Revolution, he was on...

Wilson, John I.B.

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Resident of Canfield, Trumbull County, Ohio. From the description of Papers, 1833-1845. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 18727630 Milton (Caswell Co.), N.C. merchant. From the description of Papers and account book, 1835-1852. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39390446 Frederick Co., Virginia resident. From the description of Papers, 1827-1901. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36050605 Jo...

Southall, James P. C. (James Powell Cocke), 1871-

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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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Mary Ann Lamar Cobb (1818-1889), wife of Gen. Howell Cobb (1815-1868). From the description of Letter to Mary Ann Lamar Cobb, 1888 Oct. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476494 Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) was born in Kentucky. He attended Transylvania University for a short time before enrolling at West Point in 1824, at the age of 16. He graduated in 1828 and immediately joined the First Infantry. His regiment was engaged in the Blackhawk War of 1831. In 1833, he became a...