Collection of Athens, Georgia material, 1858-1861, 1915-1917

Summary

Creator:

Betts, Howell P.

Date:

1858-1861, 1915-1917

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Collection of Athens, Georgia material, ms546, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two letters (with transcripts): dated Clark County, June 1858, "Dear Cousin," the first letter is almost illegible; dated April 9, 1861, "Dear Father and," signed "Virginia A. Holliday," regarding family news and deaths. The collection also includes numerous receipted tax receipts and bills (1915-1917) from Athens firms for goods sold to Howell P. and Lula Betts. Of particular interest is a receipted mortgage dated December 1916, for property described as "part of the old Gilleland place located in Clarke County, Georgia," rented to Betts by Mattie Whitehead.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Mortgages -- Georgia -- Clarke County.
Mortgages.
Receipts (financial records)
Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Collection of Athens, Georgia material, ms546, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.