Nathanael Greene letter to William Gibbons, 1783 February 25

Summary

Creator:

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Date:

1783 February 25

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Nathanael Greene letter to William Gibbons, ms2442, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one letter: dated Headquarters, Charles Town, February 25, 1783, addressed to "Mr. William Gibbons," signed "N. Greene," regarding forty "negroes" Mrs. Maxwell has, the Indian Treaty, and Mrs. Greene's health.

Biographical / historical:

Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) was a major general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

For further information, see the article "Nathanael Greene" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Custodial history:

This letter was originally tipped in one of Charles Colcock Jones' books.

Indexed terms

Places:

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- American forces.

Preferred citation:

Nathanael Greene letter to William Gibbons, ms2442, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.