1 10 1224 https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2350/hccarter.png 221f2d6231f125ef16dd04f52c4c850c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Signature of Hannibal C. Carter Description An account of the resource Signature of Hannibal C. Carter from an 1875 petition to A. K. Davis. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carter, Hannibal C. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-07-15 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/hannibal-c--carter--warren-cou">Carter, Hannibal C.</a> carter signatures https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2306/smithletter.png 8fc79dc1672f803f7f08bd975ae22d25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Oberlin Ohio Jany. 29./76 His Excellency A. Ames Governor, Sir— Yours of a late date asking me to make my report, as Agent, for the state under Act of Mch. 6, 75, for the Counties of Bolivar, Coahoma and Tunica — is duly received— In reply would state that on account of the Riot at Friars Point in Oct. I delayed making any investigations. Up to date, I have made none I have the honor, Governor, to be Your Obt. Servant <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/george-c--smith--coahoma-count">Geo. C. Smith</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from George C. Smith to Governor Ames Description An account of the resource Letter from George C. Smith to Governor Adelbert Ames. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Smith, George C., active 1874-1878 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876-01-29 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/george-c--smith--coahoma-count">Smith, George C., active 1874-1878</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Document at the <a href="https://cwrgm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project</a>. Original held at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History. george smith https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2305/gleedletter.png 0e63ce4d3db15c831cad825ee63e6991 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Columbus Miss Nov 18″ 1875 To his Excellency <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/alexander-kelso-davis--noxubee">A. K. Davis</a> Jackson Dr Sir: Allow me to tender to you my resignation as a member of the Centennial Board. I return you thanks for the favor shown, and shall ever remember the honor confered upon me. Circumstances require me to tender this, my resignation. Hoping I may have your favorable action in this matter. I am Yours etc <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/robert-gleed--lowndes-county-">R. Gleed</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Robert Gleed to Lieut Gov Davis Description An account of the resource Letter from Robert Gleed to Lieutenant Governor A. K. Davis, resigning his position on the state's Centennial Board. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gleed, Robert, 1836-1916 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-11-18 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/robert-gleed--lowndes-county-">Gleed, Robert, 1836-1916</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Document at the <a href="https://cwrgm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project</a>. Original held at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History. ak davis gleed https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2304/coatesletter.png af9d4b23c568df62a79b38ef8dc5d919 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Jackson Jany 20th 1876 Gov. Ames: Dear Sir, A few days ago I met Mr Rothschild (whom you appointed city Judge) at Vicksburg — His appointment meets the approval of all the good and fair-minded people of the city — He is liberal, worthy, competent and honest — He is one of the most prominent Jews of the city — He is liked by the whites and commands the confidence and respect of the colored people — An appointment more creditable to yourself or acceptable to the people could not have been made The Mayor, Dr. O’Leary will cheerfully give way so soon as Mr Rothschilds appointment is, confirmed by the Senate. — He requested me to say to you, that you would confer a great favor by sending his appointment to the Senate for its action, at your earliest convenience— From your friend and Obt Sert <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/milton-coates--warren-county-">Milton Coates</a> P. S. Am going to Canton this eve Will call when I return as I wish to see you on business Yours &c <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/milton-coates--warren-county-">M. C.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Milton Coates to Governor Ames Description An account of the resource Letter from Milton Coates to Governor Adelbert Ames. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Coates, Milton, -1892 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876-01-20 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/milton-coates--warren-county-">Coates, Milton, -1892</a>; Vicksburg (Miss.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Document at the <a href="https://cwrgm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project</a>. Original held at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History. ames coates vicksburg https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2303/coates.png 65e7e7462bde0475f3f71c5709c4c70a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Signature of Milton Coates Description An account of the resource Signature of Milton Coates from an 1876 letter to Governor Ames. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Coates, Milton, -1892 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876-01-20 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/milton-coates--warren-county-">Coates, Milton, -1892</a> coates signatures https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2302/howardletter.png 87c9b080a05dbf186327c3329655fbd1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Fayette Miss Jan 13th 1876 Gov A Ames— My Dear Sir:— I see in the papers that a bill has been introduced in the Legislature to compell the officers elect to give bonds within their own counties— I trust you will veto it — The bond is not given to the county, but to the state — and it would therefore be unconstitutional, if it should become a law — I trust it will meet with your hearty disapproval— Yours truly <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/merrimon-howard--jefferson-cou">M Howard</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Merrimon Howard to Governor Ames Description An account of the resource Letter from Merrimon Howard to Governor Adelbert Ames. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Howard, Merrimon Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876-01-13 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/merrimon-howard--jefferson-cou">Howard, Merrimon</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Document at the <a href="https://cwrgm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project</a>. Original held at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History. m howard https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2301/horton.png 3e45f8459089930b1ea70a567550f4bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Signature of Gilbert Horton Description An account of the resource Signature of Gilbert Horton from an 1876 letter to Governor Ames. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Horton, Gilbert, -1894 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876-03-01 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/gilbert-horton--washington-cou">Horton, Gilbert, -1894</a> horton signatures https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2300/hortonletter.png 28539ca51a499358f61fe93b940e28b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Greenville Miss March 1st 1876 To his Excellency Governor Ames it becomes my duty to inform you that I was duluy appointed to the offices of Justice of the Peace in Third District of Washington County on the 8 day of Feb 1876: all of wich a parte of the Greenville bar Said that you had No right to appoint me <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/gilbert-horton--washington-cou">Gilbert Horton</a> as Justice of the Peace and if I <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/gilbert-horton--washington-cou">Gilbert Horton</a> was to arrest any one that they had any thing to do with they would advise him or her to take a Shotgun and Shut the Tope of a costable head off and then send them to Shut me for Acting under that the appointment I Receved from your Excellency: and they have also made upe their mindes to not Let my Bond or any I can make be aproved. I think might was the very best Bond and I do not think it would be aproved. I made one of Twenty Two hundred Dollars, and then the Clerk would not aproved it but did not Give any reson more than he culd not take them now: I aske C. W. Clark, him to Signed Bond knowing that the Colored Republican had been all ways true to him here, but he is not tue to aus why when he want our Supporte: him for office: but he C W Clark Stated that he did not think your Excellency had right to make such appointment and what dus your Excellency think of that for a Remark for a good Republican Every Democrate as said the same things I say I am don with such Republican, with him and other Lik him had kill our party today appeared to own his Name and tak a stand Public Cinttiment has got him down: down: so I shall close by saying to your Excellency I hope to hear from you soon and know best What to do Very Respectfully <a href="https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/gilbert-horton--washington-cou">Gilbert Horton</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Gilbert Horton to Governor Ames Description An account of the resource Letter from Gilbert Horton to Governor Adelbert Ames. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Horton, Gilbert, -1894 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876-03-01 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/gilbert-horton--washington-cou">Horton, Gilbert, -1894</a>; Greenville (Miss.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Document at the <a href="https://cwrgm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project</a>. Original held at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History. ames greenville horton https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2268/smithletter.png a3b8854bdf20506c5357a9b1ea44cf18 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Jackson, June 26 1875 Lieut Gov. <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/alexander-kelso-davis--noxubee">A K. Davis</a> Acting Gov. Jackson— Sir— I herewith tender my resignation as state Senator for the 28th Senatorial Dist. I am Sir Very Respectfully. Your Obt. Servant. <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/george-c--smith--coahoma-count">G. C. Smith</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Resignation Letter of George C. Smith Description An account of the resource Letter from George C. Smith to A. K. Davis, resigning his state Senate seat. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Smith, George C., active 1874-1878 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-06-26 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/george-c--smith--coahoma-count">Smith, George C., active 1874-1878</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Document at the <a href="https://cwrgm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project</a>. Original held at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History. gc smith https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/files/original/7/2267/georgesmith.png 56d05f9f77db369a3abe2b57e51ec2ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DeeDee Baldwin Assistant Professor, History Research Librarian <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu">dbaldwin@library.msstate.edu</a> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Signature of George C. Smith Description An account of the resource Signature of George C. Smith from an 1875 letter to A. K. Davis. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Smith, George C., active 1874-1878 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875-06-26 Subject The topic of the resource <a href="http://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/exhibits/show/legislators/george-c--smith--coahoma-count">Smith, George C., active 1874-1878</a> gc smith signatures