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Linton Stephens letter to Alexander Hamilton Stephens
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Linton Stephens letter to Alexander Hamilton Stephens | |
| Creator: Stephens, Linton, 1823-1872 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1832, 1839 August 4 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3161 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Linton Hodges Stephens (1823-1872), legislator and lawyer, was born in Wilkes County, Georgia. He later dropped the use of his middle name. His half-brother was Alexander Hamilton Stephens (1812-1883), a lawyer and politician.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one letter dated August 4, 1839, to Alexander H. Stephens in Crawfordville, Georgia. In the letter, Linton relates the details of his travels by stage to Athens to attend the University of Georgia. Once in Athens he discusses meeting Dr. Alonzo Church and Joseph and Lewis LeConte, taking his college entrance examination, joining Phi Kappa Literary Society, and finding living accommodations and a roommate. The collection also includes one undated photograph of Alexander H. Stephens as a young man.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Linton Stephens letter to Alexander Hamilton Stephens, ms3161, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.