Lachlan McIntosh letter to Jack McIntosh, 1774 October 1
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806
- Date:
- 1774 October 1
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Lachlan McIntosh letter to Jack McIntosh, ms2868, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a letter from Lachlan McIntosh, Darien, Georgia to his son Jack McIntosh in Jamaica giving news of the McIntosh family in detail, expresses concern over Jack's welfare, and gives advice on how Jack should conduct himself. Also includes an engraved portrait of Lachlan McIntosh by Hoppner Meyer.
- Biographical / historical:
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Lachlan McIntosh (1725-1806), Revolutionary War brigadier general and delegate from Georgia to the Provisional Congress in 1775.
For more information, see the article Lachlan McIntosh (1727-1806) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Engravings (prints)
Correspondence - Names:
- McIntosh family
- Places:
- Darien (Ga.)
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Lachlan McIntosh letter to Jack McIntosh, ms2868, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.