Alexander H. Stephens carte-de-visite and envelope


Descriptive Summary
Title: Alexander H. Stephens carte-de-visite and envelope
Creator: Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
Inclusive Dates: 1822-1840
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms3230
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883) was a lawyer and politician born in Wilkes County, Georgia. He served as a United States congressman, vice president of the Confederate States of America (1861-1865), and Governor of Georgia (1882-1883).

For further information, see the article Alexander Stephens (1812-1883) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a carte-de-visite and envelope of Alexander H. Stephens mounted in a 9 x 12 inch frame. The envelope is addressed to John L. Stephens, Milledgeville, Georgia, and signed with the return address of Alexander Stephens, Crawfordville, Georgia.