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This section contains a collection of documents noting Judge Clayton’s early life and the activities of his most influential mentors and family members. Included are newspaper articles, an excerpt from the Clayton family bible, and an excerpt from the diary of George Washington.
Articles extracted from newspapers held at American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, on seed-fund for research from Georgia Gwinnett College. Other articles extracted from newspapers in Digital Library of Georgia, from newspapers on microfilm, or elsewhere as noted.
Much of this page was researched and made available online during paid professional leave from Georgia Gwinnett College. Many thanks to my college for making this possible.
Philip/Augustin/William Wirt Clayton Family Bible Record 1777-1890s Copied from Handscript of Torrence Transcription of Clayton Family Bible. Notarized typescript of Torrence Transcription, which ends in 1833, available on microfilm from Library of Virginia, while lengthier handscript is located at Virginia Historical Society. Original family bible is in possession of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, at the Wilton House Museum, in Richmond, Virginia.
1785 March 8 John Belton O’Neal, “Peter Carnes,” Biographical Sketches of the Bench and Bar of South Carolina (Charleston: S. G Courtenay & Co., 1859), Vol 2, pp148-149 Courtesy Google Books. Extracted by Michael Gagnon. Adobe Acrobat file.
1786 August 15 Letter of William Wirt to Eliza Wirt Carnes, William Wirt Papers, Maryland Historical Society, Reel 1 Transcribed by Michael Gagnon.
1787 March 1 Philip Clayton Certificate of Membership in Society of the Cincinnati Issued in Virginia. Photocopy in possession of Claudia Clayton Howze descendants in Birmingham, Alabama.
1787 May 5 Georgia State Gazette (Augusta, Georgia) p1 – Letters at PO for P Carnes and P Clayton
1789 October 21 Letter of William Wirt to Peter Carnes, William Wirt Papers, Maryland Historical Society, reel 1 Transcribed by Michael Gagnon
1790 April 24 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Peter Carnes moves his SC law practice to Augusta
1790 April 24 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Philip Clayton signs probates as Clerk Inf Ct
1790 September 11 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p4 – Thomas P. Carnes legal work
1790 October 9 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Elections – Peter Carnes loses
1791 May 14 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), pp1-2 – President’s Arrival at Charleston
1791 May 18-21 Diary of George Washington (Benson J Lossing -ed – 1860) p160. Washington visits academy in Augusta, during his tour of the southern states. Does not mention any details, but 7 year old A. S. Clayton would be in attendance, and won a copy of Sallust as a prize from Washington for his orations before the President. Adobe Acrobat file. Courtesy Google Books. Extracted by Michael Gagnon. The National Archives has an online version as well, with May 18, May 19, May 20, and May 21, 1791, listed as pages on its Founders website.
1791 May 19 Letter of William W. Clayton (A. S. Clayton’s son) found in Stephen F Miller, Bench and Bar of Georgia (1858), Vol 1 p 182. Describes copy of Sallust presented to A.S. Clayton by George Washington. Adobe Acrobat file. Courtesy Google Books. Extracted by Michael Gagnon. Charles C. Jones, Memorial History of Augusta, p 143, says “On Friday the President attended an examination of the pupils of Richmond Academy, and expressed much satisfaction at the evidence of proficiency which they exhibited.”
1791 May 21 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p2 – President at Augusta
1791 May 21 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p2 – The President’s Answer
1791 May 28 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p3 – May 28 – Augusta militia meets President at river
1791 June 4 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), Extra pp1-3, multiple articles of George Washington’s trip from Charleston to Savannah to Augusta Details travels from Charleston to Augusta, but does not give greater details of President Washington’s visit to Augusta, other than the poem of 15 year-old Edmund Bacon.
1791 August 27 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – Newspaper notes Washington’s visit to New Berne NC
1791 September 3 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Thomas P. Carnes legal work
1791 October 22 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p1 – Philip Clayton’s house for sale
1792 January 14 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Philip Clayton elected Clerk
1792 February 11 select pages of President Washington’s prize of Sallust to Smith Clayton for oration on May 21, 1791, presented to Clayton by Robert Forsyth (the state’s only U.S. marshal) and Augustus Baldwin (school rector) at Richmond Academy in Augusta In possession of descendant of Augusta Clayton King, in Atlanta, Georgia.
1792 February 18 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Richmond Academy – describes Washingon’s gift to orators from his visit in May 1791. Also quoted in Charles G. Cordle, “An Ante-bellum Academy: the Academy of Richmond County, 1783-1863,” (Masters Thesis, University of Georgia, 1935), p. 14, n64.
1792 November 1 Letter of William Wirt to Peter Carnes, William Wirt Papers, Maryland Historical Society, Reel 1 Extracted and transcribed by Michael Gagnon.
1793 November 16 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p3 – Journal GA House of Reps – Carnes active
1793 November 23 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p3 – Journal GA House of Reps – Carnes active
1793 December 7 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p1 – Journal GA House of Reps – Carnes active
1794 August 2 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p3 – memorial on death of Peter Carnes
1795 January 3 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p2 – Eliza Carnes listed as Executrix for Peter Carnes Both Eliza and Peter are related to A. S. Clayton in important ways. Peter Carnes was brother of Richard Carnes, who was father of Peter Johnson Carnes, who was father of Julia Carnes, A. S. Clayton’s future wife. Eliza Carnes will remarry after Peter Carnes’ death, becoming Philip Clayton’s second wife in 1802, thus A. S. Clayton’s step-mother. She is also sister to future US Attorney General, William Wirt, who will later represent the Cherokee Nation before the US Supreme Court in Worcester v Georgia.
1795 November 21 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p2 – Thomas P. Carnes marries Betsy Bostwick
1796 ca March to April Resolutions of Impeachment against Philip Clayton in Yazoo Fraud by James Jackson Transcribed from Lilla M. Hawes (ed.), The Papers of James Jackson, 1781-1798, Collections of the Georgia Historical Society, Vol. XI (Savannah: Georgia Historical Society, 1955) pp. 30-31
1796 April 23 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) pp1-2 – First set of Yazoo Affadavits
1796 August 20 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Notices – Peter Carnes Note on Tobacco
1798 August 11 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Young Men of Augusta protest XYZ affair and President Adams’ response to them This meeting included William H. Crawford, rector of Richmond Academy.
1799 April 27 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p4 – Burke County Grand Jury concerned that Judge Thomas P. Carnes (A. S. Clayton’s future mentor) did not administer proper oath Appears very political, and tied to national politics of late 1790s.
1799 May 18 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia), p4 – Jefferson County Grand Jury includes Philip Clayton (A. S. Clayton’s father) Contains description of controversy within grand jury, apparently a partial group within the jury excluding others and making political pronouncements against Thomas P. Carnes.
1799 June 15 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p4 – Peter Johnson Carnes Legal Work
1800 June 7 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Thomas P. Carnes active in Senatus Academicus for UGA
1800 November 1 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Sheriff’s Sale – Philip Clayton wins lawsuit
1800 November 15 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Peter Johnson Carnes obituary
1801 June 17, Official program of study for students at the University of Georgia, plus books and apparatus purchased, Minutes of the University of Georgia Board of Trustees, 1794-1817, pp 36-39 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1801 November 7 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Thomas P. Carnes loses gubernatorial election
1801 November 21 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Philip Clayton marries Eliza Carnes
1802 October 2 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Letter at Augusta Post Office for Eliza Carnes
1802 October 30 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Thomas P. Carnes loses lawsuit
1802 December 1 Letter of Thomas Johnson to George R. Clayton, discusses accounts, and briefly expresses joy at Philip Clayton’s recent wedding. Transcribed from George R. Clayton Papers, Duke University Library Special Collections.
1803 November 12 Report of President Josiah Meigs on the state of the University of Georgia, Minutes of the University of Georgia Board of Trustees, pp 69-71 Meigs describes the college, its construction, its students, and the surrounding town. Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1804 May 19 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Thomas P. Carnes declares bankruptcy
1804 May 31, Official Program of Commencement, Minutes of the University of Georgia Board of Trustees, 1794-1817, pp 83-84 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1804 May 31 Clayton poetical oration at the University of Georgia’s first commencement MSS 965, folder 11, “Augustin Smith Clayton graduation poem,” Hargrett Library, University of Georgia. Typescript made by Michael Gagnon from handscript transcription of original document located in file.
1804 September 25 Letter of Philip Clayton to his son, George R. Clayton – short note sends cloth, reports no news. Transcribed from George R. Clayton Papers, Duke University Library, Special Collections, Durham, North Carolina.
1805 January 5 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Letter at Augusta Post Office for Thomas P. Carnes
1806 February 1 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p1 – description of Athens
1806 July 12 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – George R. Clayton appointed Lottery Commissioner
1806 September 13 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p4 – Peter Carnes mentioned in lawsuit
1807 May 23 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Peter Carnes land sold in sheriff sale
1807 August 29 Will of Philip Clayton, probated in Richmond County, Georgia, Dec 1807 Left set of mourning suits to each son, George R. and [Augustin] Smith. Also willed silver spoons and a feather bed each, to Smith and to daughter, Lucinda. Willed 10 slaves to Lucinda, but required emancipation of Randall should Lucinda marry. Out of assigns of bankrupcty sale, proceeds to go to infant children of Thomas P. Carnes. Assigned executors as Thomas Cumming, Patrick Carnes, and his son, Smith Clayton. Does not mention his wife, Eliza Wirt Carnes Clayton.
1807 October 3 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Philip Clayton slave sold to satisfy lawsuit
1807 October 17 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – J. P. Carnes elected state rep Franklin co
1807 October 31 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Peter Carnes land mentioned in lawsuit
1808 January 16 Philip Clayton Probate Papers in Richmond Co, Georgia, includes appraisal dated March 13, 1808 A. S. Clayton assigned Executor.
1808 April 13 Appraisal – Philip Clayton Personal Estate, Greene County, Georgia, Probate Book A, P 278 Includes 9 slaves and 3 horses, total of $2400 value.
1808 November 16 A. S. Clayton elected Treasurer-Agent-Attorney for UGA Trustees, UGA Minutes of the Board of Trustees, pp 148-149 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1808 November 19 Clayton assumes offices of Treasurer, Agent, and Attorney for UGA Trustees, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, p 151 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia.
1809 January 21 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia). Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808‑1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 19.
- Notice. That having been appointed Treasurer and Land agent of the Board of Trustees of the University, I am requested to notify all persons who may be indebted to said Board, whether for tuition, sales of lots, or arrears of rent, to make immediate payment to me .. A. S. Clayton. Jan. 21, 1809.
1809 February 25, 1809 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808‑1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p.25.
- Executor’s Sale. Will be sold on the 8th day of April next in the town of Athens, one horse, two beds, and some other small articles of household furniture, being part of the personal property of the late Phillip Clayton, to satisfy the heirs and creditors … A. S. Clayton, Qualified Executor. Feb. 23, 1809.
1809 May 6 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 30.
- Notice. Those young Gentlemen who are in arrears for tuition in College or the Grammar School, are hereby informed that it is very much desired, they make speedy payment of their dues .. A. S. Clayton, Franklin College, Apr. 29, 1809.
1809 August 2 A. S. Clayton aids in examining students for graduation, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, p 154 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia.
1809 August 19 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), pp. 43-44.
- Notice. All persons indebted to the subscriber are hereby notified that Augustin S. Clayton, Esq. of Athens, Clark co., is authorized to receive payments and give receipts, and those who are disposed to settle their accounts, and discharge their dues, will do well to make an application to him, as he has a perfect discretion in collecting by law or otherwise. Ransom Atkins. Aug. 19, 1809.
1809 August 19 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 44.
- Notice. Those persons who are in arrears for rent on the Sandy creek tract of land, Clark co., belonging to the Trustees of the University of GA … are hereby notified that unless payment is made to the subscriber, or the old notes taken up, and new ones given … suits are ordered to be commenced in the Superior Court … A. S. Clayton, Agent. Aug. 19, 1809.
1810 March 31 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 74.
- Sheriff’s Sale. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in May next, at the court-House in Clark co., the following property: 184 Acres in Clark co. on the waters of Barber’s creek, originally granted to Marbury, joining Jacob Bankston and others, levied on as the property of Henry Bankston to satisfy executions in favor of Joel Dickerson, one other tract of land containing 115 acres, granted to Marbury on the waters of Barber’s creek, joining Edward Hagins and others, levied on as the property of Henry Bankston to satisfy three executions in favor of A. Huson, the above land levied on by Theopilus Neal, constable. Also, Two negroes, one woman known by the name of Celea and a small girl by the name of Matilda, now in the possession of A. S. Clayton, levied on to satisfy an execution in favor of Robert Bledsoe, vs. the Executors of Phillip Clayton, deceased. Samuel Jackson, March 31, 1810.
1810 April 14 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p.74.
- Notice. Expecting to be absent from the State of Georgia until the first of Sept. next, all persons who may have business with me, are hereby notified that Augustin S. Clayton, Esq. is authorized to transact the same, and for me and in my name … Lewis Sewell. Athens, 7th Apr., 1810.
1810 June 30 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 85.
- Athens, June 30. The following we have been informed are Candidates for the Legislature to represent this county: For Senate: Zadock Cook, Esq. For Representatives: Reuben Hill, Esq., David Sims, Esq., A. S. Clayton, Esq., Doctor C. E. Haynes, Capt. C. A. Redd, and Mr. Peter Williamson.
1810 July 7 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 86.
- Athens, July 7. July 3, At a meeting of the citizens of this place and its vicinity … to celebrate the Natal Anniversary of American Independence, Pres of the Univ. of GA to deliver an Oration commemorative of that event. Resolved, that his Honor Thos. P. Carnes be requested to read the Declaration of American Independence. Resolved that Capts. Cary & Clayton and Mr. Ashley prepare and arrange toasts. Messrs. Gauvain, Callham, Twiggs, Hunt and J. Black to manage and superintend all arrangements of the festive board. July 4, Mr. Meigs was chosen President and His Honor Thomas P. Carnes, Vice-President. Rev. Hope Hull delivered prayer … Rev. Mr. Hodge then offered up a prayer – after which the citizens (50) sat down to an elegant dinner prepared by Mr. James Cole.
1810 August 4 Foreign Correspondent and Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia, p2 – To the voters of Clarke County – A. S. Clayton rebuts attacks of “Voter,” who claims Clayton is a Federalist and not to be trusted. Transcribed by Michael Gagnon.
1810 August 7 A. S. Clayton aids in examining students for graduation, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, p 166 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia.
1810 August 9 UGA President Josiah Meigs resigns his Presidency, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 169-170 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia.
1810 August 10 Former UGA President Josiah Meigs accepts appointment as professor of Chemistry, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 170-173 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia.
1810 August 11 Foreign Correspondent and Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), p2 – For the Georgia Express – Voter continues to attack A. S. Clayton as Federalist. Transcribed by Michael Gagnon.
1810 August 11 Foreign Correspondent and Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), p2 – Communication – Truth says A. S. Clayton proved Voter’s charges that he is a Federalist Transcribed by Michael Gagnon.
1810 August 25 Foreign Correspondent and Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), pp2-3 – For the Georgia Express – Voter completes his attack on A. S. Clayton as a Federalist Transcribed by Michael Gagnon.
1810 October 6 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 97.
- The following are the returns, from the several counties of Senators and Representatives in the State Legislature: … Clark Co. Senator: Zadock Cook, 526; Gabriel Hubbard, 90; Darnel, 26. Representatives: Charles Redd, 450; Reuben Hill, 442; Augustin S. Clayton, 427; Thomas Mitchell, 326; David Sims, 299; P. Williamson, 190; Burnett, 147.
1810 November 10 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 102.
- Legislature of Georgia. Monday the 5th both houses met … The Senate have chosen the Hon. Jared Irwin, their President, and William Robertson, Esq. their Secretary – and have appointed Messrs. Lane, Power, Harden and Wood, a committee on Privileges and Elections. The House of Representatives have chosen Benjamin Whitaker their Speaker, and Hines Holt their Clerk – and have appointed Messrs. E. Beall, Clayton, Hopkins, Nowland and Jacob Robinson a committee on Privileges and Elections …
1810 November 10 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 103.
- Notice. Being about to remove to the Mississippi Terrritory, I have appointed A. S. Clayton, Esq. of the town of Athens, my Agent and Attorney in fact … to settle and adjust all my unfinished business in the State of Georgia, to receive money which may due me, and discharges therefor to give; and to pay any just debt which I may owe … Lewis Sewall. Clark co., Nov. 8, 1810.
1810 November 14 UGA Presidency remains vacant, Professor Meigs agrees to move into College Building if necessary, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 174-176 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1810 December 8 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p1 – A. S. Clayton, treasurer, board of trustes, UGA
1811 January 1 – Augustin Smith Clayton, A Compilation of the Laws of the State of Georgia, since the political year 1800, to the year 1810 (Augusta: Adams & Duyckinck, 1812). Courtesy of Internet Archive.
1811 August 8 Professor Josiah Meigs required to vacate house in order to accommodate new UGA President, Rev John Brown, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 183-184 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1811 August 8 Hope Hull and A. S. Clayton make charges against former UGA President Meigs, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 183-186 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1811 August 9 Former President Meigs sacked from Professorship, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 187-188 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1811 August 30 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Land sold next to Mrs Clayton’s in Augusta
1812 January 25 A. S. Clayton elected Secretary-Treasurer-Attorney for UGA Board of Trustees, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, p 193 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1812 June 26 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 143.
- Commencement. Athens, Franklin College, June 24, 1812. The Commencement will take place on Wed. the 29th day of July next … Sermon will be preached in the Chapel, by the Pres of the University on the day preceding. A. S. Clayton, Secretary.
1812 July 8 Letter of A. S. Clayton to Dear Sir, explaining delay in executing some legal business. From Georgia Leaders Autographs Collection, Mss 280, Box 1, Folder 1, Emory University Library Special Collections, Atlanta, Georgia. Transcribed by Michael Gagnon.
1812 July 10 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 145. [erroneously listed as July 7]
- Athens, July 10. The Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this place in a manner worthy of Freemen. A meeting of the Citizens in town took place at the house of Capt. James D. Cole on the Thur. evening previous – when Thomas P. Carnes, Esq. was appointed to read the Declaration of Independence … Mr. Josiah Miegs was chosen President of the day – and Stevens Thomas, Esq., Vice President. A committee of arrangement and to prepare toasts consisting of Dr. Jackson, Capt. Clayton and Mr. Gaines was then appointed …
1812 July 10 Foreign Correspondent and Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), p2 – Signs of the Times – A. S. Clayton gave short speech to his militia company at Athens July 4 celebration Transcribed by Michael Gagnon.
1812 July 29 A. S. Clayton to be awarded MA degree from UGA, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, p 193 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1812 July 31 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), pp2-3 – Rusticus on Federalists in our midst
1812 August 7 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), p2 – A. S. Clayton assaults Gaines, jr editor of Express Transcription of article by Michael Gagnon
1812 August 7 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), p3 – A Card – Rusticus comments on A. S. Clayton assault on Gaines Transcription of article by Michael Gagnon
1812 September 9 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 155.
- Electioneering. Announcements as candidates for: Francis Farrar for the house of Representatives, county of Clark; Major Thomas Mitchell for a seat in the house of Representatives; Augustin S. Clayton, Esq. for a seat in the house of Representatives; White Rosseter, Esq. for a seat in the House of Representatives; David Holmes, Esq. for a seat in the house of Representatives; and Zadock Cook, Esq. for office of Senator.
1812 October 9 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 159.
- Monday last being the day appointed by the Constitution for the Election of Members to Congress and our State Legislature – the following is the result of the polls as far as we have heard. … Clarke Co. Legislature – Senate – Cook. House – Mitchell, Clayton and Meigs. For Congress. Bibb 466 – Troup 452 – Hall 431 – Forsyth 431 – Telfair – Barnett 408 – Dent 28 – Carr. To fill the Vacancy.
1812 October 30 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 161.
- Acres of land … One acre lot in Athens known by No. 8; also one order drawn by the majority of the Prudential Committee on Mr. Treasurer Clayton and accepted by the Treasurer of the University for $50, levied on as the property of Josiah Meigs to satisfy an execution in favor of Laird W. Harris against said Meigs. Samuel Jackson, Deputy Sherriff. October 29, 1812.
1812 December 25 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 170.
- List of Defaulters of Clark county, for the year 1812. … Captain Clayton’s District: Henry Jackson
1813 January 22 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), pp. 173-174.
- Take Notice, that persons not privileged by the regulations of the Board of Trustees to take Fire Wood from the College Land, and who expect to be supplied therefrom for the ensuing year, or any part of it, will please to make the necessary arrangements with Mr. Treasurer Clayton immediately. J. Brown, President. Athens, Jan. 20, 1813.
1813 July 9 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 179.
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- Athens, July 9. The Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated in this town on Saturday last in a manner which afforded delight and satisfaction to the breast of every patriot and true lover of his country. Agreeable to previous arrangement, Mr. Thomas Walton delivered in the College Chapel, to a very respectable audience, a handsome, energetic & appropriate Oration, preceded by Captain J. J. Cary, who read the Declaration of Independence.
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- A large company partook of an elegant dinner prepared by Captain Samuel Brown, where Col. T. P. Carnes presided as President, and John R. Golding, Esq., Vice President. The following toasts were drank on this occasion interspersed with many humorous and patriotic songs … Vounteers [toasts]. … By Captain Clayton – War without end, sooner than peace without honor. …
1813 July 30 A. S. Clayton and others to survey college lands around Athens, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 210-211 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1813 August 13 Georgia Express (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 182.
- Franklin College. Resolved, That Doct. H. Neisler be and he is hereby appointed agent and superintendent of the tract of land on which Franklin College is situated, to prevent the destruction of the Timber, Fire Wood, and injuries to the Springs, or any other act which may be detrimental to the said land … Extract from the Minutes, July 30. A. S. Clayton, Secretary.
1813 October 20 Letter of A. S. Clayton to John Milledge, urges Milledge to stand for election as US Senator John Milledge Collection, Duke University Library. Transcribed from Harriet Milledge Salley (ed), Correspondence of Governor John Milledge, Governor of Georgia 1802-1806 (Columbia, S.C.: State Commercial Printing Company, 1949), pp. 161-162.
1813 November 5 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – A. S. Clayton elected Clerk of House
1814 July 7 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 195.
- Thursday, July 7, 1814. Celebration of the Fourth of July. the Citizens of this village (Athens) and of the vicinity, disposed with grateful recollections, to hail the return of the anniversary of American Independence, and to perpetuate its remembrance to future generations, met at the College Chapel … opened with an appropriate prayer by President Brown. The Declaration of Independence was next read by Col. Clayton, after which an eloquent and animated Oration commemorative of the day, was delivered by Mr. Asbury Hull, a member of the Senior Class in College. The Assembly then repaired to the house of Captain S. Brown where, with much cheerfulness and good humor, they partoook of an elegant dinner provided for the occasion. Col. Clayton acted as President, and Major Mitchell as Vice President … (Volunteer Toasts by Col. Clayton, Capt. Thomas W. Cobb, Col. Seaborn Jones, Dr. Green, Major Mitchell, Mr. M. Nesbet, Mr. Golding, Major Laird Harris, A McDonnell, Major Campbell, Lieut. John Cary, Captain Cole, and Mr. Bevan.)
1814 October 13 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 206.
- Franklin College. Those persons who are in arrears for tuition at Franklin College, are respectfully requested to make immediate payment either to the subscriber or the President of the College. A. S. Clayton. Athens, Oct. 13, 1814.
1814 October 20 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 208.
- On Monday last the Legislature of this state convened agreeably to the call of His Excellency – Wm. Rabun, Esq. was chosen President of the Senate, and Wm. Robertson, esq. Secretary. Benj Whitaker, Esq. was chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives, and A. S. Clayton, Esq., Clerk.
1814 December 8 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 212.
- Laws of Georgia. An Act to authorize the several courts of Equity in this state to grant remedies in certain cases and to regulate the Courts of Law and Equity … for affording temporary relief to the soldiers whilst in the service of the state or of the U. S. … Benjamin Whitaker, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jared Irwin, President of the Senate pro tem. Dissented to the Governor 22d Nov., 1814 … Attest, A. S. Clayton, Clerk. Repassed by two thirds of the Senate 23d Nov., 1814. Jared Irwin, Pres. of the Senate, pro tem. Attest, William Roberson, Sec.
1814 December 8 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), pp. 213-214.
- Will be sold on the 4th Monday in January next at the court-house of Clark co. in Watkinsville, pursuant to leave granted by the Inferior Court of said county (sitting for Ordinary purposes) the following negro fellows as the estate of Col. Peter Randolph, late of said co., deceased, viz: Billy, Oliver, Patram and Ben, with some other articles of small value, among which is an excellent Mill Saw … A. S. Clayton, Esq. of Athens, is authorized to lease the Plantation whereon Col. Randolph resided, for the next year. Thomas W. Cobb. Adm’r of P. Randolph. Dec. 1st, 1814.
1815 July 20 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 239.
- Just Published and for sale at this office, AN ORATION, Delivered at Watkinsville on the 4th of July by Augustin S. Clayton, Esq.
1815 July 27 A. S. Clayton resigns as Secretary-Treasurer of UGA Board of Trustees, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 222-223 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1815 July 28 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – A. S. (Smith) Clayton’s July 4 Oration for sale
1815 August 10 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 242.
- Lost, Between this place and Watkinsville, a small red pocket book, with several bank bills in it, and also one or two small promissory notes … A. S. Clayton. Athens, August 10.
1816 February 1 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 257.
- An Ordinance for the better regulation of the Town of Athens so far as relates to the assemblage of Negroes. and to restrain all persons within the limits of the Corporation from giving or selling to slaves any spirituous liquors on any pretense whatever without a permit in writing from their master owner or employer, and regulating all kind of traffic with slaves or people of color … In Town meeting, read and passed 27th January 1816. T. P. Carnes, Chairman, Attest: A. S. Clayton, Clerk.
1816 June 19 Col A. S. Clayton assigned important committees, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 233-235 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1816 November 16 Clayton recommends temporarily suspending classes at UGA, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 253-255Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1816 December 24 Clayton recommends resuming classes at UGA once Finley arrives, Minutes of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 257-259 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1817 February 6 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 288.
- Notice. All persons holding drafts or other demands against the University of Georgia are invited to present them immediately for settlement, either to A. S. Clayton Esq. or to the subscriber. John Hodge, Tr., Athens January 19.
1817 May 8 Athens Gazette (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1808-1820 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 296.
- Sheriff’s Sale. Will be sold on the 1st Tuesday in June next at the court house in the co. of Jackson … 330 acres of land granted to Marobey [Marbury] Creek joines Moore, levied on by execution as the property of John H. Owens at the instance of Augustin S. Clayton. Also, 100 acres of land granted to Jones on the waters of the Appalatcha, joins Hill, levied on by execution as the property of Samuel Canthers at the instance of Elisha Winn. J. Little, D. Shff. April 21st, 1817.
1817 June 5 Finley takes charge as President of UGA, Thomas P. Carnes’s son, Robert, expelled, Minutues of the UGA Board of Trustees, pp 262-265 Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, University of Georgia
1818 December 30 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – A. S. Clayton on UGA Prudential Committee
1819 January 19 Letter of A. S. Clayton to Dr Henry Jackson – discusses Jackson’s professorship and resumption of classes at UGA. Transcribed from Henry Jackson Papers, Folder 1, Hargrett Library, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
1819 May 7 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – Charleston reports President Monroe left there May 3
1819 May 7 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – Augusta citizens plan for President Monroe’s visit
1819 May 10 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – President Monroe expected soon in Savannah
1819 May 10 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – Slave Rebellion Conspiracy discovered in Augusta
1819 May 12 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – Slave Rebellion Conspirators Sentenced
1819 May 14 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – Monroe in Savannah
1819 May 14 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – Augusta plans for Monroe’s arrival
1819 May 14 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Arrangements for Monroe’s visit to Augusta
1819 May 17 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) pp2-3 – President Monroe’s arrival in Augusta
1819 May 17 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – President Monroe’s Dinner in Augusta
1819 May 17 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – Verses for President Monroe’s visit to Augusta
1819 May 19 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p2 – President’s Ball (for Monroe’s visit)
1819 June 4 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – short summary of Monroe’s visit to Athens
1820 July 18 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) p3 – A. S. Clayton, Trustee, reports UGA final exams
1822 September 13 Charleston Courier p2 – A. S. Clayton gives dinner for Crawford
1822 October 2 Charleston Courier p2 Clayton ruling reported by Savannah Republican
1823 April 15 Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser p2 – Letter from A. S. Clayton
1823 April 15 Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser p2 – Reply to A. S. Clayton
1824 October 29 City Gazette (Charleston) p2 – William H. Crawford – bio mentions Clayton in passing
1824 November 18 Charleston Courier p2 – Savannah Nov 16 – Clayton reported appointed UGA trustee
1825 November 17 Charleston Courier p2 Clayton loses judgeship to Underwood by 27 votes
Wrangham Fitz-Ramble, Esq (pseud for A. S. Clayton) The Mysterious Picture (New York: Collins & Hannay, 1825) A. S. Clayton’s novel. Very large file, about 12.5 Meg. Low resolution scan and difficult to read due to quality of original.
1826 January 26 Letter of A. S. Clayton to Major James Meriwether (a Congressman from Georgia) – discusses some legal business, local politics, Treaty of Indian Springs, and desire to get his 10 year-old son, Philip, into West Point. Transcribed from Robert Watkins Lovett Papers, Box 1, Folder 3, Emory University Library Special Collections, Atlanta, Georgia
1826 April 7 Columbian Centinel (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1826-1829 Vol 2 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 2.
- Notice. The subscriber being about to leave this state on a temporary visit to the state of Alabama, notifies the public that A. S. Clayton, Esq. is authorized as his Agent and Attorney, to transact all or any of his business during his absence. G. A. Moffett. March 24, 1826.
1826 April 7 Columbian Centinel (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1826-1829 Vol 2 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 4.
- A. S. Clayton, Counsellor and Attorney at Law, Athens. Will practice Law in the Western Circuit of said State. Nov. 24, 1825.
1826 April 7 Columbian Centinel (Athens, Georgia), Abstracted in Faye Stone Poss, Clarke Co. (Athens), GA Newspaper Abstracts, 1826-1829 Vol 2 (Atlanta: R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation, 1998), p. 4.
- David C. Neal, Attorney at Law. Will practice the same in the county of Hall. All business entrusted to his care will receive the joint attention of himself and A. S. Clayton, Esq., late judge of the Western Circuit of Georgia. February 24, 1826.
1826 November 21 Macon Telegraph p2 – In Senate – Clayton is active in Ga Senate
1826 December 12 Macon Telegraph p2 – In Senate – Clayton is active in Ga Senate
1826 December 19 Macon Telegraph p2 – In Senate – Clayton is active in Ga Senate
1827 August 14 Macon Telegraph p3 – Clayton’s sons orators at UGA commencement
1827 December 11 Macon Telegraph p2 – In Senate – Clayton active
1827 December 14 Athenian (Athens, Georgia), p2 – In Senate – Clayton reports Judiciary bill
1827 December 18 Macon Telegraph p2 – In Senate – Clayton active
1828 January 1 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) – Clayton opposes election of Jackson
1828 January 25 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) – Clayton as Crawford Man
1828 January 28 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) – Reminds that Clayton opposed Jackson in 1824 too
1828 February 6 House of Representatives, 20th Congress, 1st Session
Finance: Volume 5, Doc 849, pp. 852-857, “Against an Increase of the Duties on Imports and a System of Internal Improvements,” Clayton’s Report on the Proper Relations between State and Federal Government, approved by Georgia Senate on December 5, 1827. Courtesy of A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774 – 1875, American State Papers.
1828 March 28 Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) – Clayton opposed Jackson’s election in 1826
1828 October 28 Athenian (Athens, Georgia), p2 – Clayton included in list of Elector nominees
1828 December 8 Macon Telegraph p2 – Georgia Legislature – Clayton in Electoral Collage
