Alexander H. Stephens letter and engraving, 1854

Summary

Creator:

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Date:

1854

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Alexander H. Stephens letter and engraving, ms2730, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter regarding a request for a commendation, and a mutual friend who is ill with dysentery. The collection also includes a printed engraving depicting a seated Alexander Stephens.

Biographical / historical:

Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883) was a lawyer and a politician born in Wilkes County, Georgia. He served as a United States congressman (both before and after the Civil War), vice president of the Confederate States of America (1861-1865), and Governor of Georgia (1882-1883).

For more information, see the article "Alexander Stephens (1812-1883)"

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Correspondence
Engravings (prints)

Preferred citation:

Alexander H. Stephens letter and engraving, ms2730, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.