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:
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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.