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Descriptive Summary |
Title: Rhind / Stokes family papers |
Creator:
Rhind family
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Inclusive Dates: 1788-1919 |
Language(s): English |
Extent:
8.8 Linear Feet
20 boxes
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Collection Number: ms1305 |
Repository:
Hargrett Library
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Abstract: The collection consists of papers of the Rhind / Stokes from 1788-1919. The papers include personal and business correspondence and financial records of James Rhind (1848-1854), Colden Rhind (1884-1911), James Rhind Stokes and Sarah Gardner Stokes (1884-1949), and J.R. Stokes (1906-1917). Bound volumes contain business accounts (1788-1811) from several merchants in Augusta (Ga.); a cotton invoice book (1843-1848) and letter books (1843-1852) for James Rhind ? and several ledgers relating to Colden Rhind's brokerage businesses (ca. 1886-1909). Of particular interest are records of H.T. Massingale, a Quartermaster for the Confederate Army from 1861-1864. These records include requisitions and pay vouchers from Tennessee (1861-1862) and Atlanta (1862-1864) and Augusta (1864) Georgia. Also includes burial lists of Confederate soldiers and Federal prisoners from various hospitals mainly in the Atlanta area dated December 31, 1863. |
Historical Note
James Rhind married Mary M. Gardner, and their children included Colden Rhind and Margaret W. Rhind. The Rhind family resided in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged by record type.
Rhind / Stokes family papers, ms 1305,Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2009 July 21.
General Notes
Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.
Subject Terms
Related materials in this repository: Rhind, Stokes, Gardner letters, ms 1356.