James Monroe Smith papers, 1895-19171

Summary

Creator:

Smith, James Monroe, 1839-1915

Date:

1895-19171

Extent:

1 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

James Monroe Smith papers, ms953, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of some business papers and legal records of James Monroe Smith. The papers are concened mostly with a lawsuit against Cowan, Usry & Co., of Worth County, Georgia, and a suit contesting the disposition of the estate of Smith, who died intestate. The business papers include statements, receipts, and ledger sheets regarding "hiring convicts." The legal papers include copies of injuctions, contracts, depositions, petitions and promisory notes. The letters to and from lawyers refer to a case heard before the state court of appeals after Smith's death.

Biographical / historical:

James Monroe Smith was an Oglethorpe County, Georgia millionaire farmer and merchant.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Employee selection -- Georgia -- Oglethorpe County.
Inheritance and succession -- Georgia -- Oglethorpe County.
Legal documents -- Georgia -- Oglethorpe County.
Business records -- Georgia.
Correspondence
Business records.
Ledgers (account books)
Receipts (financial records)
Estate records.

Names:

Smith, James Monroe, 1839-1915 -- Estate

Preferred citation:

James Monroe Smith papers, ms953, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.