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Abraham Lincoln and Alexander H. Stephens letters (facsimiles)
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Abraham Lincoln and Alexander H. Stephens letters (facsimiles) | |
| Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 | |
| Creator: Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1860 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2171 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the 16th president of the United States.
For further information, see the article "Abraham Lincoln" at the WHITE HOUSE.
Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883) was a lawyer, politician, vice president of the Confederate States of America, and Georgia governor.
For more information, see the article Alexander Stephens (1812-1883) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of three letters (facsimiles): dated Crawfordville, Georgia, December 14, 1860, "My dear sir," signed "Alexander H. Stephens"; dated Springfield, Illinois, December 22, 1860, "Honorable A.H. Stephens," signed "A. Lincoln," regarding fear that Southern states have regarding Republican administration; dated Springfield, Illinois, November 30, 1860, "Honorable A.H. Stephens," signed "A. Lincoln," regarding Stephens' recent speech.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Abraham Lincoln and Alexander H. Stephens letters (facsimiles), ms2171, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.