John Houstoun petition, 1780-1789

Summary

Creator:

Houstoun, John, 1744-1796

Date:

1780-1789

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John Houstoun petition, ms2457, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a petition of John Houstoun to George Walton concerning money owed to the state by William McIntosh and Lachlan McIntosh of Chatham County, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

John Houstoun (1744-1796) was governor of Georgia, the first mayor of Savannah, commanded the Georgia Militia during the American Revolution, and represented Georgia in the Continental Congress.

For further information, see the article "John Houstoun" at the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Petitions.

Names:

Houstoun, John, 1744-1796

Preferred citation:

John Houstoun petition, ms2457, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.