Rufus B. Bullock papers, 1851-1895, bulk 1868-1876

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Summary

Creators:
Bullock, Rufus B. (Rufus Brown), 1834-1907
Abstract:
Collection consists of professional and personal correspondence of Rufus B. Bullock, primarily dating from 1868 to 1876, which relate to the embezzlement charges against him as governor of Georgia, his career in the Republican Party, and his interest in spiritualism.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Rufus B. Bullock papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of professional and personal correspondence of Rufus B. Bullock, which relate to the embezzlement charges against him as governor of Georgia, his career in the Republican Party, and his interest in spiritualism. Also included is a small amount of correspondence of his son, Freeman Bullock. Letters signed to Rufus B. Bullock from U.S. presidents include one from Benjamin Harrison, 1892 June 14 (HM 28796); and three from William McKinley, 1888 October and November (HM 28798 (1 & 2)), and 1893 November 13 (HM 28797).

Biographical / historical:

Rufus Brown Bullock (1834-1907) was born in Bethlehem, New York. He supervised building of a telegraph line between New York and the Southern U.S. and in 1859 was employed by the Adams Express Company (later Southern Express Company), moving to Augusta, Georgia. During the Civil War, he remained in Georgia, becoming a telegraph expert for the Confederacy. After the war, Bullock returned to Augusta and resumed his duties at Southern Express company and was also president of the Macon & Augusta Railroad. In 1868, he was elected governor of Georgia, resigning from the position in 1871. In 1876, Bullock was charged with embezzling public funds as governor but was acquitted. He then became president of Atlanta Cotton Mills, a trustee of Atlanta University, and president of Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from N. Kovach, September 1946.
Processing information:

This finding aid was created in 2022 by Melissa Haley as part of the American Presidential Papers Project with enhanced description of the presidential material present. The items had been assembled physically and arranged by Huntington Library former staff in the mid-20th century.

Arrangement:

Correspondence is arranged alphabetically by sender.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Rufus B. Bullock papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
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