Henry Gaither papers, 1792-1838, bulk 1798-1801

Summary

Creator:

Gaither, Henry

Date:

1792-1838, bulk 1798-1801

Extent:

16 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Henry Gaither papers, ms 1333. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers relating to Lt. Colonel Henry Gaither, 1792-1838. Mainly pertaining to Gaither's administration of Fort Wilkinson (Georgia), the collection includes hospital rolls, orders, receipts, and correspondence. Documents contain information on supply matters, trading, medical care, military discipline, and other official matters. Correspondents include Howell Cobb, Hugh McCall, Benjamin Hawkins, Archibald Lee, the merchants Habersham and Company, and Ferdinand Phinizy. The collection also includes miscellaneous materials relating to Fort Fidius and Fort Adams.

Biographical / historical:

Henry Gaither was a Revolutionary War soldier and Lt. Colonel in command of Fort Wilkinson, Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Indians of North America -- Georgia.
Military administration -- Georgia.
Orders (military records)
Correspondence

Names:

United States. Army -- Supplies and stores

Places:

Fort Fidius (Ga.)
Fort Adams.
Fort Wilkinson (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Henry Gaither papers, ms 1333. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.