JMS Letterbooks
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. J.S. McNeily, July 16, 1896
John Marshall Stone
Explaining why he supported who he did in reference to the 'Republican leadership and control of Federal patronage in this state.'
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Letter to Mr. Candler, January 7, 1896
John Marshall Stone
Sending $215.70 total: 185.70 for taxes and $30 for Mrs. Alexander ( his sister). Stone was surprised by Candler's letter and by the information that John Coman had not collected $158 from Mrs. Nalson to be used in paying taxes.
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Letter to Mr. Thos. G. Rapier, September 11, 1896
John Marshall Stone
Asking that Rapier support hill as he attempts to get a position of 'Collector of Internal Revenure' for Louisiana and Mississippi
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Letter to No Recipient Given, January 13, 1896
John Marshall Stone
Documentation that he has received 6 Special Warrants issued by the State in 1894
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Letter to Queenie, January 7, 1896
John Marshall Stone
Letting her know he is sending her $30 and asking that she write him when she receives it.
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Letter to American Publishing Association, December 26, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Was told he ordered an encyclopedia and that the Bank was holding a draft for $10. Stone does not remember making a contract with the company and will not pay until proof is given that he did sign a contract with them
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Letter to Attorney General, February 18, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for a position as a judge
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Letter to B.G. Humphries, Esq., December 24, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Is outraged that Jenkins was indicted for maltreatment of Prisoners,. Wrote this letter asking that it be passed on to Judge Williams.
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Letter to Capt. C.J. Hyatt, July 29, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Letter containing one check, number 129796 , for $75.25
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Letter to Capt. C.J. Hyatt, October 8, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Paying $20.25 to cover the expenses incurred by Mrs. Stone
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Letter to Capt. C.J. Hyatt, September 5, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Stone is forwarding $30 to Mrs. Stone and 25 cents for trouble and accommodation
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Letter to Capt. C.L. Harris, March 26, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Is confident he will win the election, but knows mistakes can still be made
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Letter to Capt. John H. Miller, March 29, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Reappointment of Chancellor McFarland
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Letter to Capt. J.S. McNeily, June 8, 1895
John Marshall Stone
This letter is a response to McNeily's letter advising Stone to drop out of the race. Stone's Poor health could cost him the Senate Seat, however Stone is still hopeful. Would rather face defeat than withdraw.
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Letter to Capt. T.J. Buchanan, March 26, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Politics, Buchannan will carry the democratic vote of Chickasaw county , silver/currency question, Visiting Chickasaw county.
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Letter to Capt. W.G. Nelms, December 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Letter telling Nelms about Stone's time as Govenor, and how he will step down on the 21st of January and his political career. Then he talks about some of the other members of their Brigade.
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Letter to C.C. Willis Esq., April 7, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Col. John A. Blair, March 29, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Reappointment of Chancellor McFarland, not set in stone, but very likely
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Letter to Col. P.M. Savery, March 14, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Reunion of Confederate veterans, politics
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Letter to Col. W.B.. Murdoch, March 26, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Want to use a student detective for something on campus ( Think he wants to use said student to judge how other students will vote in the election), Building Belle Lellres Hall
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Letter to Cousin Fannie, Februrary, 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking what train she will take when she comes to visit them.
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Letter to C.W. Robinson, Esq., March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Politics, Statement on his position in the election
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Letter to D.A. Scott, Esq., March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for support and apologizing for not contacting him before he announced his intention to run for US Senator, Wants Scott to elect people to the state leslature that support him
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Letter to Dr. A.J. Phelps, April 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Clarifies his views on the silver question (AKA currency/ financial issues), includes a copy of his public letter detailing his views on the issue
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Letter to Dr. A.J. Phelps, April 7, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics, also asking him to influence Hunt so that he supports Stone.
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Letter to Dr. C. Kendrick, April 9, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, statement of his views about the currency question (AKA silver and Financial issue), will present those views in a statement at the end of the week.
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Letter to Dr. E.H. Anderson, March 19, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his complementary words on Stone's candidacy for Senate, Politics
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Letter to Dr. E.N.Hunt, March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Current outlook on the senate elections, and state legislature elections
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Letter to Dr. J. Gibert, April 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, also asks him to read Stone's Public letter on his views about the currency question (AKA silver and Financial issue)
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Letter to Dr. J.W. Stewart, March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Select candidates for the legislature, politics
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Letter to Dr. Robert Frazer, December 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Informing him that Jennie is coming home for Christmas and asking that she receives a leave of absence.
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Letter to Dr. Robert Frazer, Pres., November 21, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Letting him know he is sending Jennie money and asks him to take care of it. Also asks him to get Kate into the dormitories
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Letter to Dr. R.W. Johnson, March 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to E.C. Peguis, Esq., March 24, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his support, talking about his odds of wining the election, Politics
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Letter to Editor Manufacturer's Record, September 14, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Discusses The Cotton State Exposition
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Letter to Editor of the Manufacturers Record, Februrary 11, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Responding to a negative article that had been previously published
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Letter to F.S. Hewes, Esq., March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Politics, selling himself as a strong candidate, Stone's record as a Democrat, asking for Henderson to be allowed to run for state legislature.
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Letter to Gen C.M. Dodge, March 26, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Response to an invitation to a banquet honoring General Grant. Jones cannot attend. Mentions how Grant treated the South after Civil War
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Letter to Geo. G. Power, Esq., January 29, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Creating jobs, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Cotton Growing
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Letter to G. M. Alexander, January 12, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter & Commendation Letter
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Letter to G. M. Johnson, Esq., Clerk, February 7, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Payment for land, deed, record
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Letter to Gov. C.B. Culberson, December 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking the governor to pardon B.S. Harkreader for the charge of perjury.
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Letter to Gov. C.B. Culberson, December 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking to governor to pardon Harkreader.
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Letter to Gov. W.C.Oates, August 18, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking him why he has not sent the $20 in currency yet
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Letter to Gov. W.C. Oates, July 29, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sending him the Alabama Special Warrant for $20, wants the $20 to be exchanged for regular currency
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Letter to Gov. Wm. C. Oates, September 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Wants his $20, Oates has not answered his previous two letters on the subject. Patton Money
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Letter to Grover Cleveland, President, April 21, 1895
John Marshall Stone
General opposition to the Cleveland's administration, and how the Democrats of Mississippi Supported him only to be disregarded in the administration. Wants to know why so many members of the administration were those that opposed him,
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Letter to H.E. Blakeslee, March 30, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Stone is keeping quiet on his views of the financial situation (silver, currency issue), Bimetal,
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Letter to Hon. A.M. Hicks, March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Hon. C.F. Mitchell, December 25, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Telling his friend he should run for President Protem (pro tempore) of the Senate. Stone feels Mitchell would have a good chance of winning.
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Letter to Hon. Charles D. Walcott, April 21, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Confirming reception of a letter referring to a previous letter sent to the Sec of the Interior for an employment opportunity for Dockery, Recommendation letter
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Letter to Hon. Charles Scott, April 7, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking him for advice on the who else he should contact for support
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Letter to Hon Chas. B. Bowry, Asst. Atty, General, March 21, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Assistant District Attorney
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Letter to Hon. D. W. Pipes, March 14, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his suggestions and his competition
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Letter to Hon. E.C. Walthall, December 9, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Confirming Coman's appointment and not to believe the falsehoods that have been printed about him
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Letter to Hon. E. C. Walthall, March 12, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for state senator, and thanks him for his advice
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Letter to Hon. Edward H. Haskell, December 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Letter was written in response to Haskells letter asking for Stone's opinion on Biennial Election system and whether they should go back to an Annual Election system. Stone favors the Biennial system
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Letter to Hon. E. H. Moore, April 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, His stance on the currency question is based on the Democratic platform.
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Letter to Hon E.H. Moore, April 25, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Silver question (AKA financial/ currency Question) , bimetallism
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Letter to Hon. Geo. A. Wilson, April 6, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics, also asks for his advice
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Letter to Hon. H.M. Street, April 7, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Inviting him to a meeting on the 11th with Mc.N & Co.
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Letter to Hon. H.M. Street, January 8, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Payment of interest & purchase of stock
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Letter to Hon. Hoke Smith, April 21, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanks the judge for accepting Dockery into his department, spends the rest of the letter talking about the administration of the democratic party, and how positions are being filled by people who do not like the administration
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Letter to Hon. Hoke Smith, April 8, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter, Geological Survey of Indian Territory
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Letter to Hon. Hoke Smith, March 25, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking Smith to reinstate her as a clerk. ( she was fired)
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Letter to Hon. Hoke Smith, November 11, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Wants to make sure that Ellis does not get Allen's position.
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Letter to Hon. Hoke Smith, November 11, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Informing him Allen is dead and telling him to not accept any application from Mississippi until he receives Stone's letter
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Letter to Hon. Hoke Smith, November 14, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Receiver of Public Moneys at Alva. Oklahoma
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Letter to Hon. James T. Harrison, Mary 11, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Announcing his run for state senator, and asking Harrison for support
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Letter to Hon J.A. Orr, March 21, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Confirming he is running for senate, and no he will not back out to support Sims. Accepts that Oarr will support sims, but asks if he knows who would support him in Lowndes county. Politics
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Letter to Hon. J.E. Terral, March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Hon. J. Holmes Baker, March 14, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Politics, Trying to convince him to run for state legislature
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Letter to Hon. J.J. Carter, April 5, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation Letter ( wants to work for the IRS) This conclusion comes from Mr. Carter's title of Collector Internal Revenue
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Letter to Hon. John A Redhead, April 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his letter and asking his opinion on the article published about Stone's views on the currency question (AKA silver/financial issue)
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Letter to Hon. John G. Carlisle, July 10, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation Letter for Mark's company to work to build a new public building in Washington DC
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Letter to Hon. John W. Heath, March 25, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Hon. J.S. Eaton, March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Hon. J.S. Mc.Neily, April 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Discuss a typo in his public letter, express belief that the currency situation is under control, * and discussed Dr. Phelps letter and his response to that letter
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Letter to Hon. J. S. McNeily, March 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Politics, focus on the silver/currency issue, State legislature
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Letter to Hon. J.S. McNeily, March 24, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Discussing his competition, Financial question ( sliver/currency issue) , bimetallism, would welcome any advice,
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Letter to Hon. L.C. Dulaney, March 25, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Hon. L.C. Dulaney, March 29, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Agreeing to an interview with Dulaney, Stating that he is not angry with Dulaney.
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Letter to Hon L.P. Reynolds, April 20, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Error in distribution of the School Fund for Itawamba County, got too much money, explains how the mistake occurred, Blames it all on Mr. Heines
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Letter to Hon. L.P. Reynolds, April 9, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, statement of his views about the currency question (AKA silver and Financial issue), will present those views in a statement at the end of the week.
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Letter to Hon. L.T. Kimbrough, March 14, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thank you, and declination to make a statement on the Primaries.
