Alexander H. Stephens papers, 1844-1882.

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Alexander H. Stephens papers, 1844-1882.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476996

The collection consists of papers of Alexander H. Stephens from 1844-1882. The papers include letters from Stephens in Washington, D.C. to his brothers discussing his activities in Congress, the disputed Texas boundary, and problems between the North and South as well as letters (1869-1875) to William L. Mitchell pertaining to the University of Georgia law school and Stephens' activities as a Trustee. The bulk of the collection (1877-1882) consists of typescript copies of letters from Stephens to William H. Fleming. The letters mainly focus on U.S. politics including legislation before Congress; Stephens' opinion of Samuel Tilden, Ulysses S. Grant, and James Blaine; fraud in the 1872 Louisiana Governor's election; the Republican Party; railroad construction in the South; attacks upon Stephens in the newspapers; and Stephens' nomination (1882) for Georgia Governor.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403750

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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