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Baldwin, Abraham, 1754-1807

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1754-11-22 - 1807-03-04

Biography

Abraham Baldwin was an American minister, Patriot, politician, and Founding Father who founded the University of Georgia in 1785.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

James Jackson Letters, 1797-1802

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1954-110
Scope and Contents These letters pertain to the cession of Indian lands to the State of Georgia and from Georgia to the U. S. Government in 1802. At least one of them is addressed to Gov. Josiah Tattnall, Jr. James Jackson was governor of Georgia from 1798 to 1801. Following his term, he became a commissioner for the State of Georgia under Governor Tattnall and served in this capacity with Abraham Baldwin and John Milledge.Interesting item: A document signed by James Madison, then Secretary of...
Dates: 1797 - 1802

Letter to Abraham Baldwin.

 Digital Collection
Identifier: PS788.A45 B35 1801

Thomas Jefferson letter to Abraham Baldwin, 1801-07-03

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 000021019609]
Identifier: 1000-185
Scope and Contents

Manuscript letter from Jefferson to Abraham Baldwin in reference to Indian negotiations. Includes envelope leaf inscribed "The honble Abraham Baldwin esq. Georgia". Digital image has been modified from the original for clarity.

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Dates: 1801-07-03

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Collection 2
Digital Record 1
 
Subject
Georgia -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Sources. 2
Indians of North America -- Georgia -- Government Relations 1
Special Collections -- Manuscripts. 1