Reverend John Newton diaries, 1781-1826, bulk 1781-1791

Summary

Creator:

Newton, John, 1732-1790

Date:

1781-1826, bulk 1781-1791

Extent:

3 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Reverend John Newton diaries, ms2022, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two diaries of Reverend John Newton containing entries dating 1781-1790. Newton writes about locations of silver, gold, copper and lead mines; hunting, farming, and family health; and includes some information on Newton's services as a physician and a minister, first in the Carolinas and then in northeast Georgia. The collection also contains loose material relating to Newton's estate and medical accounts and remedies recorded by Dr. Moses Newton.

Biographical / historical:

John Newton (1732-1790) was a Baptist minister and physician.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Medicine -- Practice -- Georgia.
Indians of North America -- Georgia.
Diaries.

Names:

Newton, Moses

Preferred citation:

Reverend John Newton diaries, ms2022, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.