Mary Lamar Cobb account book, 1850-1859

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Cobb, Mary Ann Lamar, 1818-1889
Date:
1850-1859
Extent:
1 folder(s) (1 account book)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Mary Lamar Cobb account book, ms449, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one account book containing handwritten entries dating 1850-1858. The book documents purchases of wood, hours worked by Mr. Gallagher (gardener to Governor Howell Cobb), and several purchases made by Mary Cobb.

Biographical / historical:

Mary Lamar Cobb (1818-1889) was the wife of American politician and Confederate military leader, Howell Cobb.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Gardening -- Georgia.
Account books
Places:
Athens (Ga.)

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Mary Lamar Cobb account book, ms449, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.