J. Henshaw letter, 1787

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Henshaw, J.
Date:
1787
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet 1 letter
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

J. Henshaw letter, ms4020, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The J. Henshaw letter collection is a single piece of correspondence regarding Point Peter, Georgia, located near St. Mary's, Georgia, and the conditions there. Unhealthy marshes and the sicknesses and death of local individuals is discussed. This area was later the site of a fort built in 1795 that was later burned by the British after the War of 1812.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Correspondence
Places:
Point Peter (Ga.)

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

J. Henshaw letter, ms4020, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.