James Pelot petition, 1816 August 10

Summary

Creator:

Pelot, James

Date:

1816 August 10

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 petition)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

James Pelot petition, ms380, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a petition of James Pelot of Darien, McIntosh County, Georgia to President James Madison dated August 10, 1816. Pelot asks for compensation for losses suffered while fighting for the United States during April, 1815.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Compensation (Law) -- Georgia.
Actions and defenses -- United States
Petitions.

Names:

Georgia. Militia

Preferred citation:

James Pelot petition, ms380, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.