Sir Patrick Houston letter, 1773 April 28

Summary

Creator:

Houston, Patrick, Sir

Date:

1773 April 28

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Sir Patrick Houston letter, ms 2585, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a handwritten, signed letter by Sir Patrick Houston, dated April 28, 1773, concerning land surveys.

Biographical / historical:

Sir Patrick Houston came over with Oglethorpe and became a major landowner near Savannah. His son, John Houston, was elected governor in 1778. -- "Houston, Sir Patrick." Georgia. Candler, Allen D., ed. Vol. 2. Atlanta: State Historical Association, 1906.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Land surveys -- Georgia.
Correspondence

Places:

Georgia -- History -- 18th century.

Preferred citation:

Sir Patrick Houston letter, ms 2585, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.