Descriptive Summary | |
Repository: | Georgia Historical Society |
Creator: | Arp, Bill, 1826-1903. |
Title: | Bill Arp letter |
Dates: | 1901 |
Extent: | 0.05 cubic feet (1 folder) |
Identification: | MS 0736 |
Charles Henry Smith (1826-1903), journalist and humorist known as "Bill Arp," was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and later became a lawyer. He served all through the Civil War. About 1887, he moved to Cartersville, Georgia, where he lived until his death.
This collection consists of a letter from Charles Henry Smith to James Callaway, 1902. In the letter, Smith solicits financial help, as he must supplement his income.
Custodial History
Material was acquired from daughter of James Callaway, recipient of letter.
Preferred Citation
[item identification], Charles Henry Smith letter, MS 736, Georgia Historical Society, Savannah, Georgia.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mrs. B. Palmer Axson, 1949.
Collection is open for research.
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Item 1: Charles Henry Smith to James Callaway. Cartersville, Ga., 1902 May 10 ( 1.0 p. ) | |||||||||||||
Soliciting financial help; must supplement income. | |||||||||||||