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. Walter B. Barker, December 25, 1894
John Marshall Stone
Hardships of new Legislation, Agriculture, Cyclone of Nov 6th, who's running for what office, Politics
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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
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Letter to Brother G. Edward Park, September 5, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Informing him that he cannot attend the ceremony in Biloxi because of the quarantine, and that past Grand Master McCormic will preside over the ceremonies
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Letter to Brother H. Smith, May 4, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Enclosed the special dispensation. Is afraid he overstepped his authority by agreeing to this.
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Letter to Brother J.F. McCormick, September 5, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Giving him a document giving McCormick the rank of Grand Master for the duration of the event.( doc in row 460) also explains his reason for not attending: he is sick and the' world is under quarantine'
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Letter to Brother J.G. Hamilton, 11/30/1898
John Marshall Stone
Declining an invitation to be present at the laying of the corner stone of the Masonic Lodge in Durant. Assigning Brother W.F. Greshen to perform the ceremonies and sending a special dispensation to open the lodge at the time and place requested.
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Letter to Brother Jordan, June 7, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Response to a letter where Mt. Moriah Lodge asked to hold the communication on the 24th of June, since the 25th is St John's Day. Stone has written the Special Dispensation allowing them to do so.
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Letter to Brother J.W. Hicks, May 24, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Sending him the special dispensation so that there may be another vote.
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Letter to Brother J.W. Hicks, May 27, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Letter he sent allowed Stone to write his Special Dispensation intelligently.
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Letter to Brother K.T Keeton, September 20, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Informing Keeton that he cannot grant a Special Dispensation to confer a ballot to vote on elevating brother Arnold from Entered Apprentice to Fellow Craft and Master degree.
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Letter to Brother R.M. Weaver, June 7, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Declining an invitation to deliver an address at Batesville on the Festival of St. John
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Letter to Brother Speed, July 30, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Asking for Speed opinion on questions he has been sent that deal with legal matters. Said he enclosed a copy of all the questions
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Letter to Brother Speed, November 19, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Asking for his advice on the corner stone issue.
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Letter to Brother S.R. Lamb, March 19, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Agreeing with Past Grand Master Cobb that the Brethren had a right to make the trade as long as it was done fairly
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Letter to Brother T.E. Ross, April 23, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Was asked to preside over the laying of the corner stone of a new school in Hattiesburg. He will attend if his health permits him.
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Letter to Brother W.L. Davis, May 2, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Special dispensation for the Tylertown Lodge to celebrate St. John's Day on the 21st of June instead of the 24th. There must be a vote at the lodge and if it passes then they may celebrate on the 21st.
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Letter to Brother W.M.Conner, May 9, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Conner gave Stone too much money, Stone is returning the difference. If Conner had intended to give Stone the $20 then to please put the difference in the Lodge treasury.
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Letter to Col J.G. Hamilton, November 19, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Responding to the question on the location of the corner stone. Believes it must be laid in the North East corner, but will write to the Law chairman for an answer.
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Letter to Gen Russel A. Alger, July 12, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Assistant Paymaster in the army
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Letter to Hon Jas. H. Neville, November 2, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Confirming his presence at the laying of the cornerstones between the 14th and 20th of November of 2? Public school Buildings.
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Letter to Hon. J.G. Hamilton, 11/22/1898
John Marshall Stone
Confirms that the Corner stone must be laid in the North East corner.
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Letter to Hon. John S. Williams, March 21, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Sending Martin to use his experience in the Railroad company to help make amendments to 'The Anti-scalping Bill'.
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Letter to Hon. R.M. Street, February 26, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Advice about his stock in the Peoples Building and Loan. Cannot tell if the advice is to buy more or sell because some of the words are badly smudged from water damage
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Letter to Hon. T.C Catchings, May 25, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Assistant Adjunct General
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Letter to Hon W.V. Sullivan, March 21, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Sending Martin to use his experience in the Railroad company to help make amendments to 'The Anti-scalping Bill'.
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Letter to Innes Alexander, June 29, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Letter sending her money and information on from the Railroad Authorities.
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Letter to Major G.L. Pruden, June 4, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Asking for the return of papers filed by Miss Nabler when she applied for the position of Post Master of Holly Springs. Several attempts have been made to retrieve the papers, but were not successful.
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Letter to Mess C.E. Grafton & Z.D. Davis, March 19, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Accepting an invitation from his masonic brothers to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone for a Baptist Church
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Letter to Mess. Smith & Totten, Auguts 18, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Paying city taxes and discussing the sale of something. Have no reference as to what is being sold.
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Letter to Mess. W.J. Hubbard, J.A. Perry, Sid Welsh, and Goretzn? Committee, March 18, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Responding to an invitation to attend a Lodge celebration and give a speech. He cannot commit at this time, but he will let them know when he can if he can attend
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Letter to Miss Daisy, 11/19/1898
John Marshall Stone
Informing her he sent the recommendation letter and letting her know he believes that spot will not be filled for a while.
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Letter to Miss Lula, June 10, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Declining an invitation to Commencement. Mentions a 'cloud that hangs over my most beloved institution' (Mississippi State)
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Letter to Mr. D.C. Rawls, Augustg 8, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Discusses a legal issue about a sale of 2 parcels of land.
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Letter to Mr. E. W. Harwood, October 29, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Acting on behalf of Jourdan and informing Hardwood of 2 options he may take in paying $182.16 to Jourdan
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Letter to Mr. G. Edward Park, November 3, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Discussing that there are still some cases of Yellow Fever, and asking the Lodge to post a date between Nov. 14 and 20th.
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Letter to Mr. G. Edward Park, September 1, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Stating that a Competent brother from the local lodge will act as Grand Marshal at the laying of the corner stone.
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Letter to Mr. H. G. Fort, August 2, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Paying $103.35 New Orleans Exchange to pay off the McKie note
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Letter to Mr. I. P Collier, April 13, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Would rather wait until there can be a meeting, but is willing to send a special dispensation granting Collier's son the Master's degree before he is called to serve in the National Guard. Worried war might be declared and Collier's son will have to serve
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Letter to Mr. James. H. Neville, August 7, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Accepting an invitation to be present at the laying of the corner stone of 2 buildings ,mentioned in a letter, on the 15th of September. Hopes other members of the Grand Lodge can attend as well.
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Letter to Mr. James M. Brilkley, July 29, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Cannot comply with his request to write a public statement on the Uniform Bale 54 by 24. feels that anything he might say will be viewed as trying to increase his own profits since he is the Stock holder and director in the Cotton Compress Company in MS.
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Letter to Mr. James W. Coman, April 1, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Advising him to resign as he was asked to do by the Sec of the Interior, discussing the unusual number of deaths in Iuka due to Typhoid fever.
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Letter to Mr. J.H. Wright, August 3, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Declining an invitation to the Convention of the American Bankers' Association in Denver
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Letter to Mr. J.M. Castles, 11/19/1898
John Marshall Stone
Asking Castles to help Mooser find a job after he moves to New Orleans
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Letter to Mr. John A Galbreath, March 18, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Apologizing for not writing sooner and Enclosed is the recommendation letter to the President, He may do with it as he wishes
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Letter to Mr. J.R. Clark, August 3, 1898
John Marshall Stone
States the credentials of each member of the Miller, Smith & Hirsh Law firm of Vicksburg
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Letter to Mr., J.W. Jourdan, November 7, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Sending an Auditor's Warrant of $300 payable to Mr. Davis. Stone cannot indorse the warrant without a power of attorney from Mr. Davis so he must sent them the warrant, but everything will work out as long as the warrant is signed
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Letter to Mr. Miles J. Bennett, August 9, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Declining an invitation to a reunion of the 2nd and 11th Mississippi regiments because both he and Mr. Griffith cannot be away at the same time. Mr. Griffith is attending the American Bankers' Association Convention.
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Letter to Mr. W.A. Gillespie, May 24, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Accepting an invitation from his masonic brothers to be present at the laying of the Corner Stone for a Methodist Church. Says that the people in charge of the building must request the Mason's presence through the Lodge
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Letter to No Recipient Given, 11/25/1898
John Marshall Stone
Calling for an emergency communicatin for the 6th of December at the Magnolia Lodge for the laying of the corner stone of three public school buildings
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Letter to No Recipient Given, 11/30/1898
John Marshall Stone
Appointing Gresham to preside at the opening of the Grand Lodge of the state of Mississippi
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Letter to No Recipient Given, August 31, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Convening the Magnolia Lodge in Biloxi on the 8th of September to lay the corner stones of three different public school building
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Letter to No Recipient Given, May 1, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Dispensation stating that the Masons will preside over the laying of the corner stone of a school building in Hattiesburg on May 5th and charging the Hattiesburg Lodge to make all necessary preparations
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Letter to No Recipient Given, November 19, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Allowing for a retake of the ballot on their petition due to a misunderstanding
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Letter to No Recipient Given, September 5, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Stating that McCormick will act as Grand Master in his stead on Sept 8th for the laying of the foundation stones of three public school buildings
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Letter to President of the United States, July 18, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for the position of Quartermaster or Commissary of Subsistence
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Letter to President of the United States, March 6, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for a position as a foreign consulate or some other office
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Letter to The Worshipful Master, 11/25/1898
John Marshall Stone
Telling him that he has enclosed a special dispensation to convening an Emergency communication about eh laying of the corner stones of 3 public school buildings
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Letter to The Worshipful Master, Warden and Brethren, December 16, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Thanking them for a silver trowel that was given to him by the Magnolia Lodge
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Letter to To all to whom these Presents may come, 06/10/1898
John Marshall Stone
Paper badly faded and ink had bled through from following letter.
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Letter to To all to whom these Presents may come, June 10, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Special dispensation allowing Lodge number 246? to have their stated communication meeting on the 24th of June.
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Letter to To all to whom these Presents may come, June 7, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Special dispensation allowing the Mt. Moriah Lodge to have their stated communication (meeting) on the 24th of June and to continue the meeting until June 25 if needed
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Letter to To all to whom these Presents may come, May 11, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Giving his permission so that the Lodge may vote on the issue of conferring the rank of Master to S.D.G. Scruggs, who is a Fellow Craft
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Letter to To all to whom these Presents may come, May 24, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Giving his permission so that the Lodge may revote on the issue of conferring the rank of Master to C.L. Rice who is a Fellow Craft
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Letter to To all to whom these Presents may come, May 27, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Giving his permission so that the Lodge may vote on the issue of conferring the rank of Fellow Craft and Master to S.D.G. Scruggs, who are both Entered Apprentices
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Letter to To all to whom these Presents may come, May 4, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Giving his permission so that the Lodge may vote on the issue of conferring the rank of Master to E.M. Martin, who is a Fellow Craft
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Letter to To all to whom these Presents may come, May 6, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Giving his permission so that the Lodge may vote on the issue of conferring the rank of Master to W.E. Lees, who is a Fellow Craft
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Letter to Trustees of the Industrial Institute & College (II&C), November 19, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation letter for a teaching position at the College
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Letter to Trustees of the Jackson Graded School, June 9, 1898
John Marshall Stone
Recommendation Letter for a position as a teacher
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Letter, October 8, 1897
John Marshall Stone
Cannot make out anything other than Date. Paper too badly faded and ink had bled through from following letter
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Letter to Governor C.A. Culberson, January 20, 1896
John Marshall Stone
Thanking him for pardoning Harkreader
