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March 22, 2006 (unprocessed), 0.15 cubic feet, 2 reels; Journal (1832, 1858-1872) of North Carolina Democratic attorney, politician and judge Asa Biggs, 1811-1878, who served as U. S. Representative, 1845-1847, U. S. Senator, 1855-1858, U. S. District Judge, NC, 1858-1861, Confederate judge, 1861-1865, including lists of acquaintances, newspaper clippings of items written by the Biggs, including Biography of Hon. David S. Reid, Sketch of Martin County, Journal of a trip to and from Williamston, NC to New York, in 1932, and Biggs' autobiography, written March - July 1865; Photocopy of transcript of Autobiography of Asa Biggs including a journal of a Trip from NC to New York in 1832 (Bulletin No. 19, Publications of the NC Historical Commission). Microfilm Master Negative & Microfilm Positive. Purchase (Special Manuscript Fund), UNC Library Imaging & Photo Services Dept., Chapel Hill, NC

Source of acquisition

Purchase (Special Manuscript Fund), UNC Library Imaging & Photo Services Dept., Chapel Hill, NC

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Encoded by Mark Custer, October 28, 2008

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Key terms

Personal Names

Biggs, Asa, 1811-1878
Reid, David Settle, 1813-1891

Topical

Politicians--North Carolina

Places

Atlantic States--Description and travel
Martin County (N.C.)--Description and travel
North Carolina--Politics and government--1775-1865
United States--Politics and government--1815-1861