Clark, Archibald Bellinger, 1782-1848
Dates
- Existence: 1782 - 1848
Biography
Archibald B. Clark attended the Litchfield Law School from Georgia between 1799-1804. He married Rhoda Wadsworth of Litchfield with whom he had ten children. They lived in St Marys Georgia where he practiced law and served as both Collector of Port of St. Marys (appointed by President Madison) and as mayor. During the War of 1812, Clark served as a Major.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Archibald Bellinger Clark to Virgil Cornish
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One letter from Archibald B. Clark to Virgil Cornish, the acting Steward at the Hartford Retreat for the Insane in Hartford, Connecticut. Clark asks for information about his son, Frederick Clark, who he describes as an inmate. He notes further remittance will be made to Cornish as soon as he can sell his cotton crop. Clark would like to know the state of his son's health and his prospects for recovery and confirms that he will pay any expenses.