Alexander Stephens letters to Maurice Lichtenstadt, 1869-1870

Summary

Creator:

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Date:

1869-1870

Extent:

1 folder(s) 2 letters

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Alexander Stephens letters to Maurice Lichtenstadt, ms4300, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is comprised of two handwritten letters dated August 11, 1869 and January 18, 1870 from Alexander Stephens to Dr. Maurice Lichtenstadt regarding the medical treatment he was receiving from Dr. Lichtenstadt.

Biographical / historical:

Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883) served as vice president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War (1861-65).

Dr. Maurice Ludwig Lichtenstadt (1821-1895)immigrated to Atlanta, Georgia from Hamburg, Germany and served as captain of the Steuben Jagers of an infantry company from Atlanta during the Civil War.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Medical care -- United States -- History -- 19th century.

Names:

Lichtenstadt, Maurice Ludwig, Dr., 1821-1895

Places:

Crawfordville (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Alexander Stephens letters to Maurice Lichtenstadt, ms4300, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.