19 March 1862

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Linton A. Stephens

Tells his brother not to worry about catching the mumps or measles. Says Linton might as well catch the mumps now, while it is so prevalent, and get it over with, since it can be easily and safely treated. Also mentions his plans to return home. Docket in pencil, recently added.

GLC02826

29 August 1862

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. Winder

Regarding "transportation to his regiment" for Lieutenant John A. Stephens, who had been sick.

GLC04040

21 August 1852

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Webster

Discusses the upcoming 1852 Presidential Election and various candidates and nominations. States his views on where Southern support lies for the upcoming nomination. Tells Webster his support in the south is solid, and encourages Webster not to endorse Winfield Scott, who he strongly opposes.

GLC04320

circa 1861-1864

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Broadside

Title: Who is responsible for the war? Who accountable for its horrors and desolations?

Excerpts from a speech by Stephens to the Georgia secession convention on January 31, 1861. (Stephens, who was opposed to secession, ended up becoming vice president of the Confederacy.) He tells the convention, "This step, once taken, can never be recalled; and all the baleful and withering consequences that must follow (as you will see) will rest on the Convention for all coming time." Includes a list of "warlike and treasonable acts" committed by the Southern states before President Lincoln was inaugurated, presented as evidence that Lincoln did not instigate the war, as claimed by the…

GLC06157.08

circa 1861-1865

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Photograph

Title: In civilian suit, seated 3/4 length portrait with hands in lap

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, by M. B. Brady & Co. in the 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Dictrict of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Alex. H. Stephens" "Vice-President, C.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B. Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C. & New York."

GLC05111.02.0887

1868

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Book signed

Title: A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States, Vol. I

GLC07719

24 April 1882

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Moore Teller

Stephens, a United States Representative from Georgia, introduces Reverend Henry M. Turner to Teller, Secretary of the Interior. States that Turner, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, is Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the South. Praises Turner's character. States that Turner wishes to confer with Teller regarding an unspecified matter. A pencil note at the bottom of the page states "colored bishop." Written on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC06612

1858

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Pamphlet

Title: [House report no. 377 regarding the Lecompton Constitution, and the admission of Kansas into the Union]

35th Congress, 1st session. Opens with a report of Representative Stephens, from the Select Committee. Also includes a message from President James Buchanan, and other documents related to the admission of Kansas to the Union under the Lecompton Constitution. Cover is missing. Stephens went on to serve as vice president of the Confederacy during the Civil War.

GLC00267.172

1856

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, on the report of the Kansas investigating committee, in the case of Reeder against Whitfield.

Removed from previous binding. "If Whitfield is to be ousted because he was not elected in pursuance of any valid law, upon what principle can Reeder be put in by this House, when in his case there was neither law nor votes... It is the principle of all tyrannies, and the beginning of all usurpations; but I will not permit myself to believe that this House will commit such an outrage."

GLC00267.383

May 14, 1871

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Haldeman

Discusses an upcoming Pennsylvania Democratic Convention with Haldeman, a United States Representative from Harrisburg. Expresses concern regarding issues which might be addressed at the Convention, stating "Is not the most present and absorbing question ever submitted to the people any where whether ours is a Gov't of Laws or bayonetts ... the Democracy then must array itself against Usurpation -- against Centralism -- against Despotism in any shape and form ..."

GLC01219

February 27, 1854

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas W. Thomas

One letter addressed to Thomas W. Thomas from Alexander Stephens dated February 27, 1854. Letter mentions a resolution of a conflict with Jewish people, a fight involving Robert Toombs and his health.

GLC01249

29 December 1847

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James R. Branche

Stephens, a United States Representative from Georgia, responds to a communication from [Branche?], Corresponding Secretary of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Thanks Branche and the society for his election to the society's roll of honorary membership. Offers words of praise concerning the society.

GLC02469.25

February 3, 1863

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Stephens, Confederate Vice President, informs an unknown recipient that John Thomas Dawson of the 3rd Alabama Regiment was wounded in the Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia (31 May -1 June 1862), and has been since unable to perform field duty. Notes that Dawson's injury consists of a lame ankle. Remarks that Dawson is from an excellent family, and requests that other departmental heads in Richmond to consider adding Dawson to their staff.

GLC02469.26

1865

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Photograph

Title: [Platinum Rice Print of Alexander Stephens]

Copyright written on negative on lower right corner. From the original 1865 imperial negative by Gardner, printed in 1901. Rice is believed to have been an assistant to Brady or Gardner during the Civil War. He later opened his own studio.

GLC00551

November 3, 1869

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William O. Rogers

He expresses wishes for "the future welfare of our common country."

GLC00830

circa 1863-1864

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Pamphlet

Title: Prophecy and fulfillment

A printed speech of A.H. Stephens delivered November 4 1860 opposing secession. Also includes an address by E.W. Gantt in favor of reuniting the states, delivered October 7, 1863. Published between 1863 and 1864.

GLC01265.07

February 28, 1878

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Book signed

Title: Life of Alexander Hamilton Stephens

Signed 28 February 1879 in Washington, D.C. Published 1878 by J. B. Lippincott & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Written by Richard Malcolm Johnston and William Hand Browne. With lengthy inscription to George M. Landers, written from the House of Representatives, quoting Alexander Pope, "act well your part, there all the honor lies" (possibly to George Marcellus Landers, a United States Representative from Connecticut 1875-1878).

GLC05551

1859/10/07

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: J.Q.A. Ward.

Stephens writes to Ward while still serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. Re: check for $200 to further Ward's work and reports on other personal matters.

GLC06343.286

1859/10/22

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: J.Q.A. Ward.

Stephens writes to Ward while still serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. Re: sending money, and family health and affairs.

GLC06343.287