Thomas Revell claim against King George II, 1748 July 5

Summary

Creator:

Revell, Thomas

Date:

1748 July 5

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 document)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Thomas Revell claim against King George II, ms 1429. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

A claim brought by Thomas Revell against King George II on July 5, 1748. The document sets forth the initial contract responsibilities between Revell and the crown, under which the King bore responsibility for any losses due to pirates, enemies, or the sea. Revell describes the September 1741 attack upon the sloop James Barnes carrying stores intended for General James Oglethorpes' men at Fort Frederica, Georgia and asks for the compensation due him.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Revell was a contractor providing food for the men of General James Oglethorpe's regiment stationed at Fort Frederica on St. Simons Island, Georgia during 1748.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Claims.

Names:

Oglethorpe, James Edward, 1696-1785
George, King of Great Britain, II, 1683-1760

Places:

Great Britain -- Colonies -- Georgia.
Georgia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Fort Frederica (Ga.)
Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Claims.

Restrictions:

Original document is housed in the vault and available by special permission.

Preferred citation:

Thomas Revell claim against King George II, ms 1429. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.