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Miscellaneous papers of Alexander H. Stephens and Howell Cobb
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Miscellaneous papers of Alexander H. Stephens and Howell Cobb | |
| Creator: Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 | |
| Creator: Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1837-1868 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2226 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Howell Cobb (1815-1868) was a politician who served as congressman, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, governor of Georgia, and secretary of the treasury.
For further information, see the article Howell Cobb (1815-1868) at New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883) was a lawyer, politician, vice president of the Confederate States of America, and Georgia governor.
For more information, see the article Alexander Stephens (1812-1883) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of miscellaneous papers of Alexander H. Stephens and Howell Cobb. Correspondences included are written to and from Stephens, and to Thomas D. Harris from Howell Cobb. Papers of the Confederacy included are a leave of absence request, payment of claims due to deceased officers and soldiers, and registered bonds.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Miscellaneous papers of Alexander H. Stephens and Howell Cobb, ms2226, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
General Notes
This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.