John Forsyth papers, 1811-1841.

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John Forsyth papers, 1811-1841.

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This collection consists of correspondence from John Forsyth to Governor David B. Mitchell, Richard Henry Wilde, Nicholas Biddle, Lewis J. Cist, H.A. Muhlenberg, Governor George R. Gilmer, Martin Van Buren, and Paul Rossignol. The topics concerned include the Yazoo lands court decision, Florida, banking, the Georgia State Seal, and various political issues. The collection also includes a copy of an engraving of John Forsyth.

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Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8197184

Georgia Historical Society

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Forsyth, John, 1780-1841

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John Forsyth (1780-1841) was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on October 22. He graduated from Princeton in 1799 and was admitted to the bar in 1802. In 1808, Forsyth became the Attorney-General of Georgia. He was elected governor of Georgia in 1828. He married Clara Meigs, daughter of Josiah Meigs, who was the first president of Franklin College (later named the University of Georgia). Forsyth died on October 21, 1841. From the description of John Forsyth papers, 1811-1841. (Georgi...

Gilmer, George Rockingham, 1790-1859

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George Rockingham Gilmer (1790-1859), U.S. Representative and Georgia Governor (1829-1831 and 1837-1839), born in Wilkes (later Oglethorpe) County, Georgia. From the description of George Rockingham Gilmer papers, 1827, 1858. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478058 Governor of Georgia; from Milledgeville (Baldwin Co.), Ga. From the description of Letters, 1838. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270612 From the description of Letters, 1838...

Mitchell, David Brydie, 1766-1837

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Governor of Georgia and Indian agent. From the description of Letter of David Brydie Mitchel, 1807. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454574 Valentine Walker served as served as Brigadier General of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division of the Georgia State Militia beginning in 1810. From the description of Valentine Walker certificate, 1810 (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 175293192 David Brydie Mitchell (1766-1837) was born in Scotland and came...

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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Martin Van Buren (b. Kinderhook, New York, December 5, 1782-d. July 24, 1862, Kinderhook, New York), studied law, was admitted to bar, New York, 1803; moved to Huson surrogate of Columbia Co.; member of State Senate, 1813-1820; attorney general of New York, 1815-1819; delegate to state constitutional convention, 1821; U.S. Senate Democrat, March 4, 1821-1828; Governor of New York, 1828-1829; U.s. Secretary of State, March 12, 1829 - August 1, 1831; Vice President, 1832; President, 1836-1840....

Wilde, Richard Henry, 1789-1847

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U.S. representative from Georgia, lawyer, and poet. From the description of Richard Henry Wilde papers, 1807-1867. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981955 Member of Congress, poet and literary scholar, and professor of law at the University of Louisiana (now Tulane University), New Orleans, La. From the description of Papers, 1812-1885. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39522050 Irish born American poet, Italian scholar, lawyer, congressman ...