Bolling Hall letter, 1814.

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Bolling Hall letter, 1814.

This collection consists of a letter from Bolling Hall to Thomas Dunn, 1814. In the letter, Hall tells of the distressing situation in Washington, including such disasters as the treasury being empty, the capitol in ruins, the peace terms offered by the British are humiliating, and other issues.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8251447

Georgia Historical Society

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Hall, Bolling, 1767-1836

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Bolling Hall was born in Virginia. As a young man, he served in the Revolutionary War. He moved to Hancock County, Georgia, where he became a prominent citizen. He was a member of the Georgia General Assembly, 1800-1802 and 1804-1806, and a Representative in the 12th, 13th, and 14th Congress from 1811 to 1817. He moved to Alabama to become a farmer. Hall died on March 25, 1836. From the description of Bolling Hall letter, 1814. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 807810...