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Georgia. Governor John Martin, 27 August 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 65

Abstract Or Scope: Letter of John Hamilton, Deputy Clothier General, to Governor John Martin, requesting accounts of the clothing furnished troops under General Anthony Wayne and those of the Georgia regiment on the Continental account, such information needed by the Clothier General in Philadelphia.

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 28 January 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 12

Abstract Or Scope: Orders to militia officers of the state concerning troop movements near Ebenezer, Burke County and Spirit Creek, General Twiggs' division, Colonel James Martin's battalion of Richmond County, and names Colonels Manuel (David Emanuel?), Howell, Elijah Clark, and James Jackson.

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 28 September 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 73

Abstract Or Scope: Letter of J.F. Grimké to Governor John Martin protesting the scheduled sale of Negroes (formerly property of Colin Campbell) at Savannah. The slaves were taken by South Carolina under that state's Confiscation Act and are not the property of Georgia to dispose of. Grimké cautions of possible repercussions which might ensue.

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 29 November 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 93

Abstract Or Scope: Petition of Thomas Hogg, British merchant residing in Savannah, to [Governor and] Council requesting permission to load a schooner with tobacco and prize possessions for voyage to ST. Augustine to trade. Addressed to "Edward Jones Esquire, President of the State."

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 29 October 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 84

Abstract Or Scope: Speech delivered by Governor John Martin at Savannah to the Tallasee King and the head mean and warriors of the Upper and Lower Creek Nations, noting that he hopes they will not be misled by British lies, that the Americans are friendly and not enemies, and that he anticipates reopening trade soon.

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 2 July 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 36

Abstract Or Scope: Bond of Nehemiah Wade of Chatham County for £2490, half to be due on or before 2 July 1789.

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 2 July 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 37

Abstract Or Scope: Bond of Nehemiah Wade and Chesley Bostwick, both of Chatham County, for £2490, half due on or before July 1789.

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 2 March 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 17

Abstract Or Scope: Petition of 23 inhabitants of Burke County living in Captain Alexander Irwin's district to Governor and Council asking help on account of Indian raids, urging Captain Irwin's company to be ordered to duty on their frontier.

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 2 November 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 86

Abstract Or Scope: Petition of Joel Walker of Burke County to Governor and Council seeking assistance in regaining his property and several Negroes scattered about the country and detained from him. His increasing age, large family of children, twelve years' residence in the state, and war service should weigh in his favor.

Georgia. Governor John Martin, 30 April 1782 Box 38 F, Folder 25

Abstract Or Scope: Letter of Ignatius Few to Governor and Council requesting from himself and Mr. Grier that powder and ammunition are needed and thanking them for earlier supplies of salt and rum.