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Typescript Journal, January 1 – September 22, 1859 (Copy 2/2)

 Item — Box: 1, Object: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Langley collection contains one item, the journal of Thomas E. Langley, written from January 1, 1859-December 29, 1860 in Fort Valley, Georgia. The journal contains accounts of routine, daily life, including Langley’s travels in middle Georgia to preach or visit family. Accounts are general, with few details, although he does mention names of churches, Baptist preachers he meets, etc. Three family members donated Langley’s 282-page journal to the Georgia Baptist History Depository in 1999. On March 17, 1860, Langley mentions reading on “various subjects now under discussion” by Baptists, and ends with “May the Lord grant peace to the denomination.” On July 4, 1860, Langley says “May the Lord save this union from rupture and bless this people abundantly – Amen.”

Dates

  • Creation: 1859 - 1860

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 small flip-top archival box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository

Contact:
1501 Mercer University Dr.
Macon Georgia 31207 USA
4783012968