John Hamilton Skelton papers, 1879-1889

Summary

Creator:
Skelton, John Hamilton, 1827-1893 and Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
Date:
1879-1889
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Hamilton Skelton papers, ms3590, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of four letters: dated Washington D. C., April 20, 1880, "Dear J. H. Skelton," signed "Alexander H. Stephens," regarding Stephens' health and General Gordon; dated Washington D. C., May 12, 1880, "Col. John H. Skelton," signed "Alexander H. Stephens," regarding a book and Stephens' health; dated Atlanta, Georgia, September 17, 1889, "General Marcus J. Wright War Dept. Washington DC," regarding Col. J. H. Skelton; House of Representative, Atlanta, Georgia letterhead, dated September 25, 1889, "Dear Mollie," signed "J. H. Skelton. The collection also includes a photograph of A. H. Stephens taken in 1879 (copy).

Biographical / historical:

John Hamilton Skelton of Hartwell County, Georgia, was a Major in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, mayor of Hartwell, Georgia, and member of the Georgia House of Representatives (1889-1889).

Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883) was an American politician from Georgia, served as Vice President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia (pre- and post-Civil War), and was the 50th Governor of Georgia (1882-death in 1883).

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John Hamilton Skelton papers, ms3590, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.