New England Mississippi Land Company records, 1785-1826
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- New England Mississippi Land Company
- Date:
- 1785-1826
- Extent:
- 4 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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New England Mississippi Land Company records, ms945, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of records of the New England Mississippi Land Company dating 1785-1826. Records include correspondence, minutes, resolutions, notes, receipts, and lists of holdings documenting land transactions in Georgia, particularly Yazoo land speculation. Many of the documents pertain to Perez Morton and his involvement in the company.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in chronological order.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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New England Mississippi Land Company records, ms945, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.