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Lipscomb family letters
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Lipscomb family letters | |
| Creator: Lipscomb family | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1856-1893 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms371 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence of the Lipscomb family from 1856-1893. Included is a letter from Andrew A. Lipscomb to his sister Molly at Tuskegee Female College, Alabama, regarding a family death; letter from Williams Rutherford to Alexander H. Stephens, regarding Rutherford's view of issuing bonds instead of treasury notes for the cotton loan; two letters from Frank A. Lipscomb to his "Auntie," dated Camp Chase, Ohio, regarding Lipscomb's time in jail; and three additions letters from Frank A. Lipscomb regarding his boat trip to Europe, travels through Germany and Italy, impressions of Europe, European opinions of Southerners, and his indecision regarding the future.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Lipscomb family letters, ms371, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2018.