Fort Wilkinson log book, 1800-1801

Summary

Creator:

Peters, William, Major

Date:

1800-1801

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 log book)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Fort Wilkinson log book, ms4087, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

An army log book belonging to Major William Peters of Fort Wilkinson in Creek Indian Territory. Log book includes courts-martial records, general orders, and disciplinary measures taken by Major Peters.

Biographical / historical:

Fort Wilkinson (1797-1806) was originally established near present-day Milledgeville as an Indian trading post on the Georgia frontier.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- United States.
Creek Indians -- Georgia.
Milledgeville (Ga.)
Military records.

Places:

Fort Wilkinson (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Fort Wilkinson log book, ms4087, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.