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BROWN, JOSEPH E.

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BROWN, JOSEPH E.
(1821 - 1894) Civil War Governor of Georgia who resisted the Confederate government's call for Georgia resources, and fought Jefferson Davis throughout the war. Partly-printed check "Joseph E. Brown" measuring 7 3/4" x 2 3/4", issued in Atlanta on July 26, 1875 drawn on the Citizen's Bank of Georgia for a $95.40 payment to "George R. Rolfk". Hand stamp cancel shows payment was made. One small cancellation hole in field does not affect text, else very good.