Collection of Athens, Georgia material


Descriptive Summary
Title: Collection of Athens, Georgia material
Creator: Betts, Howell P.
Inclusive Dates: 1858-1861, 1915-1917
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms546
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

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.