Cobb
How·ell [hou-uhl], /ˈhaʊ əl/, 1815–68, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1849–51.
Irvin S(hrewsbury), 1876–1944, U.S. humorist and writer.
Ty(rus Raymond) [tahy-ruhs], /ˈtaɪ rəs/, "the Georgia Peach", 1886–1961, U.S. baseball player.
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How to use Cobb in a sentence
A few days earlier Howell Cobb had had the grace to resign from the Treasury, which he left entirely empty.
Abraham Lincoln, Vol. I. | John T. MorseGeneral Howell Cobb, the local commander, met me at the station and took me to his house, which was also his office.
Destruction and Reconstruction: | Richard TaylorGen. Howell Cobb was in command of the troops in Columbus, and he asked me to remain and take the command of the forces.
Two Wars: An Autobiography of General Samuel G. French | Samuel Gibbs FrenchHowell Cobb indorsed the seceders; he was opposed to Douglas.
Robert Toombs | Pleasant A. StovallAt the extreme rear of the platform, behind a small table, was seated the chairman of the congress, Howell Cobb.
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