John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens, 1774 December 7

Summary

Creator:

Laurens, John, 1754-1782

Date:

1774 December 7

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 letter

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens, ms722, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a letter from John Laurens, Chancery Lane on December 7, 1774, to his father Henry Laurens, Charleston, South Carolina regarding England's reaction to the revolt of the American colonies, including that of the Parliament, the King, and Lord North.

Biographical / historical:

John Laurens (October 28, 1754 – August 27, 1782) was an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. He gained approval by the Continental Congress in 1779 to recruit a regiment of 3,000 slaves by promising them freedom in return for fighting. He died in 1782, but his father manumitted their slaves as he had intended.

Acquisition information:

Letter was laid in publication of the Bradford Club, no. 7, in C. C. Jones manuscript collection.

Indexed terms

Names:

Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

Places:

United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Foreign public opinion.

Preferred citation:

John Laurens letter to Henry Laurens, ms722, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.