William Cooke plantation book
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteWilliam Cooke, plantation owner of Creighton Island, Georgia and son-in-law to Thomas Spalding of Sapelo Island. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of "Mr. William Cooke's plantation book, Creighton Island," containing handwritten entries dating 1861-1868. Entries include allowance lists for hands on Creighton Island, and information regarding the number of hands assigned to a job. The volume also includes description of the weather, local news and events, and entries and accounts concerning Charles Harris Spalding's probate of his father Thomas Spalding's estate. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationWilliam Cooke plantation book, ms 1570. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2016. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms |
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