The John Marshall Stone Collection consists of two (2) letter books containing copies of Stone's correspondence from 1893-1899. The books, housed in two separate boxes, are in fair condition, though their bindings have been torn. As such, the materials have been digitized and are made available through the Mississippi State University Libraries Digital Collections. Correspondents include the President of the United States, various federal and state officials, governors of other states and United States Senators. Other pieces of correspondence contain information about Stone's service in the Confederate army, focusing on his experiences at the Battles of Antietam and the Wilderness.
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Letter to Hon. F.A. Critz, February 27, 1900
John Marshall Stone
Responding to his letter asking Stone's opinion if he should run for Governor. Stone says that this is a good time to run, but he has also given this advice to Longino. He wishes he could do more to help and he will not stop Critz from running for Governor
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Letter to Brother A.D. Bailey, January 24, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Letting him know he is sending a special dispensation for a vote in this letter. Name of person up for vote is left blank so that Bailey may fill it in. When he does so, Stone wishes for him to write and tell him the name of the elected
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Letter to Brother Clarence R. Hoye, January 25, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Is including a special dispensation allowing them to use the School house for their meetings. Does not believe it is necessary, but has complied with his request.
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Letter to Brother Frederic Speed, January 31, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Informing Speed that he received his letter and correspondence and has sent some of it to Browen.
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Letter to Brother McBride, January 14, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Sending him the document from previous letter asking for funds, Stone is asking McBride to confirm if it can be done or if it violates section 33 of the Rules and Regulations
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Letter to Col. W.B. Montgomery, March 6, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Informing him that if he is offered the position as President of the college, he will accept it.
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Letter to Crom Bowen, January 31, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Forwarding a letter he receive from Speed. Asking Bowen to investigate the findings and order the Triluminar Lodge to 'do what is right and just in the premises'
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Letter to James B. Sener, January 23, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Accepting an invitation to celebrate the death of Fellow Mason George Washington at Mt Vernon VA. Will also sent the required $100
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Letter to Most Worshipful S.S. Johnson, January 14, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Informing him that his petition for funds from other Masonic lodges goes against the regulations
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Letter to Mr. E.T. Fant, February 3, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Sending Fant a statement of account for repairs done to his Holly Springs home in the amount of $85.38, and rent in the amount of $14.68
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Letter to No Recipient Given, January 24, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Giving them permission to hold a special communication and vote to confer the ranks of fellow Craft and Master Mason on a brother who will be leaving the State before their next scheduled meeting
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Letter to No Recipient Given, January 25, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Giving the Lodge in Newton permission to use the School House to hold meetings since their Lodge was burned down in a fire.
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Letter to The National Cloak Company, January 4, 1899
John Marshall Stone
Order for a cloak along with payment of $14. might have a discount that would make the cloak $9.43, if that is the case, please return extra money
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Letter, April 5, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Authorizing a Ballot/ vote for the promotion of Smithwick from Fellow Craft to Master Mason
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Letter Innes, April 1, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Sending her $85, $50 for her mother and $35 for herself
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Letter to Board of Trustees, March 20, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter, Endorsement letter
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Letter to Board of Trustees of the Graded School of the City of Biloxi, June 9, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation Letter for a position as a teacher
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Letter to Bro. J.E. Wolfe, August 10, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Responding to a question on the eligibility of a man to be a Mason
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Letter to Bro. L.A. Benotst, March 4, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Trying to figure out how to 'recover your Temple from the Bondholders'
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Letter to Brother C.B. Evans, November 19, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Sending him the special dispensation so that there may be another vote.
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Letter to Brother Collier, May 11, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Explaining the delay in sending the dispensation, and confirming the reception of the Special Dispensation (unused) that Stone sent for Collier's son
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Letter to Brother Frederic Speed, March 20, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Asking for advice as to what a Grand Master can do legally in regards to Bro Benoist's letter
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Letter to Brother G. Edward Park, 11/25/1898
John Marshall Stone
Confirming that December 6th is a good day for the ceremonies and he will be in Biloxi for said ceremony if hos health permits.
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Letter to Brother G. Edward Park, December 16, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Thanking them for a silver trowel that was given to him by the Magnolia Lodge
