Alexander H. Stephens letters, 1850-1871

Summary

Creator:
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
Date:
1850-1871
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Alexander H. Stephens letters, ms 3900, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence of Alexander Hamilton Stephens, two are antebellum letters written while Stephens was a U. S. Congressman representing Georgia's 7th District. The first letter was written from Washington, February 10, 1850, requesting a copy of The Daily Globe be sent to a constituent. The second letter asks a "Dr. Lee" in Washington to perform editing services for an agricultural report. The eight postwar letters are written as a private citizen in Milledgeville and Crawfordville.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Alexander H. Stephens letters, ms 3900, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.