Stone family papers, 1847-1912

Summary

Creator:

Stone family

Date:

1847-1912

Extent:

0.2 Linear Feet 1 half box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Stone family papers, ms2815, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, a diary, writings, and other papers of Robert G. Stone, who was a Confederate soldier with Company K, 15th Georgia Infantry; together with land plats and indentures to property in Hancock and Washington Counties, Ga.; and other ephemera such as Stone's C. S. A. cuff link and medals. Stone's few letters and diary entries follow his service from 1860 through 1865, when he surrendered at Appomattox Court House shortly before General Lee's surrender. Stone left Sparta, Georgia in 1860 and served in battles at Chattanooga, Richmond, Antietam, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg, Appomattox Courthouse, etc. His activities were recorded on a bible cover which is part of this collection.

Biographical / historical:

The Stone family lived in Hancock County, Georgia.

Robert G. Stone was a Confederate soldier in Company K, 15th Georgia Regiment from Sparta, Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Real property -- Georgia -- Hancock County.
Writing.
Appomattox Campaign, 1865.
Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862.
Chattanooga, Battle of, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1863.
Real property -- Georgia -- Washington County.
Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862.
Richmond, Battle of, Richmond, Ky., 1862.
Indentures.
Plats (maps)
Diaries.
Correspondence
Medals.

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 15th. Company K
Stone, Robert G., active 1860-1865
Stone, Robert G., active 1860-1865 -- Correspondence
Stone, Robert G., active 1860-1865 -- Diaries

Preferred citation:

Stone family papers, ms2815, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.