John Martin Boltzius bill of exchange, 1756 November 1

Summary

Creator:

Boltzius, Johann Martin, 1703-1765

Date:

1756 November 1

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 bill of exchange

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John Martin Boltzius bill of exchange, ms4312, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a bill of exchange signed by Johann (John) Martin Boltzius of Ebenezer, Georgia authorizing Reverend Thomas Boughton, Secretary to the Society for Promoting Christain Knowledge, to pay Samuel Lloyd 50 pounds sterling.

Biographical / historical:

Johann (John) Martin Boltzius (1703-1765) was senior minister to the Salzburger community, a group of German-speaking Protestant refugees, at Ebenezer, Georgia from 1734-1765 and was largely responsible for its success.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Salzburgers -- Georgia -- Emigration, 1731-1735.

Names:

Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain)

Places:

Georgia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Preferred citation:

John Martin Boltzius bill of exchange, ms4312, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.