Alexander H. Stephens papers, 1823-1954.

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Alexander H. Stephens papers, 1823-1954.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20188613

The collection includes correspondence, bills and receipts, financial papers, legal papers, political papers, clippings and printed material and ranges in date from 1823-1954, with the bulk dated 1823-1883. The vast majority of the collection is comprised of correspondence, covering the years 1823-1883. Many of the letters in the collection were written to Stephens, although there are letters written in his own hand. Throughout the correspondence are letters written to Stephens by various family members, most notably his brothers John and Linton. The bulk of the correspondence pertains to Stephens' law work, regarding issues such as the settling of estates and the collection of debts. The most prominent topics include family matters, business and legal matters and Stephens' health. Other topics include States' Rights, slavery, and an Indian war in Florida [possibly the Creek War], local and national politics/views, opinions about President Martin Van Buren, "agricultural politics," Thomas Dorr and the People's Party, newspapers, Stephens' nomination to serve in the U. S. Congress, Whigs and Democrats, Stephens' opinion of President James A. Garfield, his bid for Governor, requests for financial help and letters of recommendation. Correspondents include Herschel V. Johnson, Marshall Johnson Wellborn and Robert Todd Lincoln. There are a couple of letters written to Jefferson Davis by Stephens.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6996827

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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