Howell Cobb family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Howell Cobb family papers
Creator: Cobb family
Inclusive Dates: 1824-1888
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms1367
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of receipts of General Howell Cobb and correspondence of the Cobb family of Athens, Georgia, from 1824-1888. Several letters from Harry L. Flash to Howell Cobb pertain to the sale of the MACON TELEGRAPH. Two letters of particular interest: dated Richmond, July 24, 1861, "Dear Wife," signed "Howell Cobb," regarding battle and people killed in battle; dated Athens, June 15, 1861, "Dear Brother," signed "Thomas R. R. Cobb," regarding formation of a legion. Correspondence after 1868 mainly regards Mary Ann Cobb and social life in Georgia.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by item type.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Howell Cobb family papers, ms 1367, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2018.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Receipts, 1865-1868, undated

 

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2-11

Letters, 1824-1888