Charles Edgeworth Jones congressional autograph journal
Collection
Identifier: W-0128
Scope and Contents
This autograph album contains the signatures of approximately 180 representatives of the 28th United States Congress, which was in session between 1844 and 1845. An inscription at the front of the book notes that the journal was presented to Georgia historian Charles Edgeworth Jones by Georgia state representative Thomas J. Chappell on January 1, 1895; Chappell's connection to the Congress is unclear. The book contains the signatures of several notable political figures who were then serving as members of the House of Representatives during the 1844-1845 legislative session. Notable names include former president John Quincy Adams; future vice-president Hannibal Hamlin; future secretary of state Hamilton Fish; and future Confederate vice president Alexander Hamilton Stephens.
Dates
- 1844 - 1845
Creator
- Hamlin, Hannibal (Signer, Person)
Physical Description
Book is in poor condition. The covers and pages from the book are separating from the spine.
Conditions Governing Access
None
Biographical / Historical
The 28th United States Congress served during the 1844-1845 legislative session. The House of Representatives was composed of 223 members, and the House held a Democratic majority.
The son of Charles Colcock Jones Jr. and Eva Berrien Eve, Charles Edgeworth Jones was born on July 27, 1867. Jones wrote several books on Georgia history, including Georgia in the War, 1861-1865 and Education in Georgia. He died on October 30, 1931, in Augusta, Georgia.
Thomas J. Chappell was born on June 8, 1860. Chappell graduated from the University of Georgia and read law under his father. He was admitted to the bar in 1873, and began a law practice in Columbus, Georgia. In 1883, he was elected to represent Muscogee County in the Georgia House of Representatives. He was reelected in 1886 and served as the chairman of the House's railroad committee.
The son of Charles Colcock Jones Jr. and Eva Berrien Eve, Charles Edgeworth Jones was born on July 27, 1867. Jones wrote several books on Georgia history, including Georgia in the War, 1861-1865 and Education in Georgia. He died on October 30, 1931, in Augusta, Georgia.
Thomas J. Chappell was born on June 8, 1860. Chappell graduated from the University of Georgia and read law under his father. He was admitted to the bar in 1873, and began a law practice in Columbus, Georgia. In 1883, he was elected to represent Muscogee County in the Georgia House of Representatives. He was reelected in 1886 and served as the chairman of the House's railroad committee.
Extent
0.15 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Overview
Autograph book containing signatures of representatives who served as members of the 28th United States Congress during the 1844-1845 legislative session.
Physical Location
The A. S. Williams III Americana Collection, Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, The University of Alabama
Provenance
Gift of A. S. Williams III, 2010
Physical Description
Book is in poor condition. The covers and pages from the book are separating from the spine.
Processed by
Haley Aaron, 2013
Creator
- Hamlin, Hannibal (Signer, Person)
- Fish, Hamilton (Signer, Person)
- Williams, A. S., III (Collector, Person)
- Adams, John Quincy (Signer, Person)
- Jones, Charles Edgeworth (Person)
- Chappell, Thomas J. (Person)
- Stephens, Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton) (Signer, Person)
Source
- Williams, A. S., III (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Charles Edgeworth Jones congressional autograph album
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- January 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository