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Richard Malcolm Johnston letters to Edward Eggleston and William Cary
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Richard Malcolm Johnston letters to Edward Eggleston and William Cary | |
| Creator: Johnston, Richard Malcolm, 1822-1898 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1888-1897 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2122 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Richard Malcolm Johnston (1822-1898) was a lawyer, teacher, and dialect humorist from Hancock County, Georgia.
For further information, see the article "Richard Malcolm Johnston (1822-1898)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of three letters, the first concerning Johnston's struggles to fulfill Mrs. Benjamin Harrison's desire for an inscription on vellum. Remaining letters regard the International Copyright bill, a series of readings arranged for Johnston, and short stories written for Century Magazine.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Richard Malcolm Johnston letters to Edward Eggleston and William Cary, ms2122, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.