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Mary Lamar Cobb account book

Mary Lamar Cobb account book

Descriptive Summary

Title: Mary Lamar Cobb account book
Creator: Cobb, Mary Ann Lamar, 1818-1889
Inclusive Dates: 1850-1859
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 account book)
Collection Number: ms449
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Mary Lamar Cobb (1818-1889) was the wife of American politician and Confederate military leader, Howell Cobb.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one account book containing handwritten entries dating 1850-1858. The book documents purchases of wood, hours worked by Mr. Gallagher (gardener to Governor Howell Cobb), and several purchases made by Mary Cobb.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Mary Lamar Cobb account book, ms449, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Account books.
Athens (Ga.)
Gardening -- Georgia.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Account book