Fontaine family papers, 1822-1947, bulk 1830-1890.

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Fontaine family papers, 1822-1947, bulk 1830-1890.

The collection consists of correspondence, writings, business papers, and printed material. Most of the business correspondence concerns Stewart & Fontaine Co., merchants in Columbus, Georgia. The family and personal correspondence is from both the Shorter and Fontaine families. There is also some Civil war correspondence from Charles S. Shorter, George H. Shorter, and others who were probably their friends. The business paper include deeds, land grants and various accounts.

1 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7531287

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Shorter, Charles A.

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Shorter, George Hargraves

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Fontaine family.

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Stewart & Fontaine Co. (Columbus, Ga.)

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Shorter family.

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