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. M.A. Deas, December 18, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Answering a question on the process of passing bills. Deas believes that all bills passed by legislature be presented to Supreme Court Judges to decide constitutionality before being approved by the Governor. Stone Disagrees.
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Letter to Hon. Newnan Cayce, March 27, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recalling his experience as a member of the Davis' Brigade at battle of Wilderness. He was the commanding officer. Does this in response to a letter discussing an unflattering article published by the Clarion-Ledger, in which the actions of the brigade were put into question
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Letter to Hon. Q.O. Eckford, December 1, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Apologizing for missing him when he visited Jackson, and asks him to call on him again when he is in the area
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Letter to Hon R.A. Hill, April 18, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his support and complimentary letter on Stone's views on the silver question
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Letter to Hon. T. C. Catchings, December 9, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Stone has revived news that a representative from OK wants to reject Coman's appointment because he was a carpet bagger from GA. Stone denies this and states Coman has been a resident of OK for 2 years. Asks Castchings to use his influence to help Coman
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Letter to Hon. T.C Catchings, November 4, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Tells Catchings about his meeting with the President and his favorable reaction to Stone's comments on Catchings
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Letter to Hon. T.C. Dodkery, March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Can he count on thee county's vote in the senatorial election?,
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Letter to Hon Thomas G. Jones, October 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
The $20 'patton money' Stone purchased to use as evidence in his trial and now wants refunded into regular currency. As well as the fact that Gov. Oates will not answer his letters enquiring about the return of his money, asks Jones to talk to Oates
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Letter to Hon. Thomas J. O'Neil, March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Politics, Thank you for his support, position on silver issue
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Letter to Hon. Thos. J. O'Neal, August 28, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Denying a rumor that Stone will Pardon Mr. McDoewll
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Letter to Hon. T.H Underwood, April 5, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics, Stone believes he does not have Underwood's support because they have different views on the financial question AKA Silver/currency issue
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Letter to Hon. Walter M. Denny, April 5, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Hon. W.C. Cauthen, March 25, 1895
John Marshall Stone
New State Constitution and Registration and Election laws, Answered 4 questions that Cauthen wrote to him.
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Letter to Hon. W.G. Kiger, March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politic
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Letter to Hon. W.H. Sims, November 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Receiver of Public Moneys at Alva. Oklahoma
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Letter to Hon W.L. Wilson, October 21, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking that Mr. Wharton be given another chance to take and pass the civil services examination so that he is eligible for promotion. Gives reasons why Wharton failed
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Letter to Hon. Wm. M. Inge, March 20, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Tells him about sending the recommendation letter, Stone's stance on the currency question (aka silver issue)
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Letter to Hon. W.S. Farish, April 6, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics, also asks for his advice and information
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Letter to Hon. W.T Rush, April 3, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Hon. Z.M. Stephens, March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to H.S. Hyatt, April 3, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Hyatt cannot be appointed notary, several people wrote to Stone giving several reasons why he should not be appointed
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Letter to Innes, October 11, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sending her $30 and talking about family. Mag is in the 7th grade
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Letter to Ira Ford Esq., March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politic
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Letter to James P. Carraway, Esq., March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Stone's position on the silver coinage issue,
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Letter to Jennie, August 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sent $40 so that Jennie, Mag, and Annie can get Home, best way to travel, Travel tips and plan
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Letter to Jennie, December 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Giving her money for a train ticket($10) home for Christmas. Gives her advice as to which train she should take
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Letter to Jennie, November 10, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sending her money for music and books, Family matters
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Letter to Jennie, October 11, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sending her money ($15) to pay for her uniform and letting her know he will pay for her to go to Atlanta if she wants. Family Talk
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Letter to J.M. Williamson, Esq., April 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanks Williamson for his support and discusses the silver (AKA financial/ currency question) question.
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Letter to Jno. R. Baird, Esq., July 2, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Response to a recommendation for the appointment of a clerk. Position is already filled.
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Letter to J.W. George, Esq., July 10, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sending money in payment for having Stone's name printed on the primary election tickets.
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Letter to Karl, December 1, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for the pecans, and telling him Stone has no future plans after his term is up in January 21
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Letter to Leland L. Pearson, Esq., February 2, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Payment, discussed issue had with a stove
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Letter to Leroy Percy, Esq., March 12, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Announcing his run for state senator and asking for support,
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Letter to L. Marks, Esq., March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Major Douglas Walworth, April 25, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Financial question (AKA silver/ currency) question, believes the issue will be resolved soon, Included the letter he sent to Mr. Redhead in which he compliments the Manufacturers Record for their wonderful depiction of Mississippi's manufacturing progress (4 pages).
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Letter to M.A. McClaugherty, Esq., March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thank you for support and Politics
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Letter to M.A. Montgomery, Esq., April 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his support of Stone's views on the silver issue, (AKA financial issue and currency question)
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Letter to Max Ginsberger, Esq., March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Mayor, April 8, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sending him the letter of recommendation for Love with this letter
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Letter to Mess B. Alsman and Co., October 19, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Ordering 200 visiting cards and plate for herself and 50 cards and plate for Mrs. McKie, sent payment of 300
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Letter to Mess. Bishop & Winston, March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Politics, His stance on political POV's of the democratic party and why he has not given a speech yet.
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Letter to Mess. Dillard and Coffin, December 2, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Paying $17.30 for the feed shipped to Iuka
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Letter to Mess. Dillard and Coffin, November 27, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Placing an order for '1 Ton Cotton seed hulls, baled. And 1/2 Ton Cotton seed meal'
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Letter to Mess. Nichelson & Co., December 2, 1895
John Marshall Stone
$12 money order for the Daily Picayune
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Letter to Mess. R.H. Watson & Company, February 11, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Paying and account principle but not the interest, did not know about the account
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Letter to Mr. A.B. Hurt, April 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Letting Hurt know that the letter had been sent. Also explained that the delay in sending the letter was caused by Hurt not signing his letter
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Letter to Mr. Abijah Hunt, April 7, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Mr. A. B. Pickett, March 14, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his complementary article on Stone's candidacy for the Senate
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Letter to Mr. Blake, March 17, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his flattering notice in the paper of his candidacy for the US Senate
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Letter to Mr. C.F. Nelson, March 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics, Democratic platform adopted in Chicago 1892
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Letter to Mr. C.M. Dunn, December 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking the railroad company to please find another position for Cabaness. He is a deaf and dumb man who does not know any other type of work but the Railroad
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Letter to Mr. D.C. Roby, April 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Bimetallism, Politics, silver/ currency issue, has to decline an invitation to Lexington, Stone's health
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Letter to Mr. Geo Cox, September 7, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Money order for $10.50. also thanks him for taking care of his 'little sick girl'
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Letter to Mr. H.A. Juff, April 5, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Bimetallism, Politics, financial problem (AKA silver/ currency issue)
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Letter to Mr. H.E. Blakeslee, March 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Bimetallism, Politics, silver/ currency issue
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Letter to Mr. James Harrison, December 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for the cane he sent and discusses Pensions of soldiers. He feels that pension money is being sent to the wrong people and not those who it was intended for.
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Letter to Mr. James Thomas, March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Confidence in winning the senatorial race
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Letter to Mr. Jas. M. Lawrence, April 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Visiting Indianola, bimetallism, Silver question (AKA financial/currency)
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Letter to Mr. Jas. W. Coman, November 27, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Informing him of J.J. Coman's appointment in Oklahoma and telling him the confusion that had occurred because of both J.J. Coman and J.W. Coman's names looking so much alike. He also asks that Jas Coman look over the office and assess the condition it is in
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Letter to Mr. J.B. Spencer, July 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Stone is out of the office for a few days rest. JJ asks him to put Stone's name on the Primary ticket, says he will reimburse him the printers fee.
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Letter to Mr. J.C. Clark, April 3, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics
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Letter to Mr. J.H Davis, March 20, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sending him the letter of introduction/commendation.
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Letter to Mr. J.J Halbert, April 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Discusses the free silver fever, bimetallism,
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Letter to Mr. J.K. Cayce, September 1, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Response to an article written that did injustice to the Davis Brigade at the Battle of Wilderness, gives his recollection of the battle.
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Letter to Mr. J. K. Schrock, March 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics, democratic platform
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Letter to Mr. J.M. Allen, April 22, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for his support and asking him to use his influence to gain more support
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Letter to Mr. J.N. Seale, Suot. M. & O.O.R. Co., December 9, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter to a Railroad Company
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Letter to Mr. M.V. Richards, June 13, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Titles of property in the southern states, and Mississippi in particular. Immigration to the South, Southern Railway
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Letter to Mr. R.M. Dean, December 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Advising him on his upcoming trial. Tells him to plead guilty.
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Letter to Mrs. E.A. Thompson, July 10, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Sending money in payment for having Stone's name printed on the primary election tickets.
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Letter to Mrs. Mary Inge Hoskins, March 25, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Thanking her for her support.( women cannot vote but they can influence their male relatives)
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Letter to Mr. S.M. Stone, March 13, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Military Service, Battle of Gettysburg, Stone's life, politics, Family
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Letter to Mrs., Nelson, September 19, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Advising her to fire Walter Ellis and giving her the names of 2 other people who could replace him
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Letter to Mr. T.A Guy, March 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Who all is in the running for the MS Senate seat
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Letter to Mr. T.M. Weed, April 3, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Appointing a new notary in Ocean Springs MS. Has asked the citizens to recommend someone for the position before he makes his decision
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Letter to Mr. W. A Broughton, February 2, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Low price of cotton and People's lack of money
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Letter to Mr. W.A. Brown, Secretary (AKA W.A. Brown Esq., Sec.), February 18, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Paying Dues on stock $60
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Letter to Mr. W.A. Stone, April 15, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, also asks him to read Stone's statement of his views about the currency question (AKA silver and Financial issue)
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Letter to Mr. W.J. Lamb, April 6, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his support as he runs for Senator, Politics, will give his views on the silver issue(AKA financial and currency issue) shortly and will send him a copy of the speech
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Letter to None given, March 27, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Developing manufacturing industries in the South, how much progress has been made, complimenting the Manufacturers Record as a source for this improvement.
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Letter to no Recipient given, August 31, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Grand Army of the Republic convention, welcoming those who plan to attend and promoting the positive aspect of the Grand army such as Brotherhood and friendly mischief.
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Letter to President Grover Cleveland, November 4, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for Supreme Court Judge
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Letter to President of the United States, April 16, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Consul at Osaka and Hioga, Japan
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Letter to President of the United States, December 23, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Chaplain in the United States Army
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Letter to President of the United States, February 18, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for a position as a judge
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Letter to President of the United States, March 20, 1895
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Consul General at Havana
