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Mary Warren photographs of James Wright Evidences file (printed copies)
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Warren, Mary Bondurant |
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2010 |
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The collection consists of printed copies of digital photographs of papers from Governor James Wright's Evidences file held
at The National Archives in Kew, Surrey, England. Papers support Wright's loyalist claim; and concern plantations loyal to
the Crown, and charges against the rebellious government of Georgia. Also included are (photographs of) correspondence and
documents regarding land and property holdings. Papers are dated approximately 1762-1789, and the digital photographs of the
papers were taken by Mary Warren in 2010.
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ms3497 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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John Stewart, Sr. land survey
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Yonge, Henry |
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Dates: |
1761 December 3 |
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The collection consists of a survey of 178 acres of land in St. John's Parish belonging to John Stewart, Senior, dated December
3, 1761. The survey, "pursuant to Warrant from His Excell. James Wright Esq. Captain General & Governor in Chief," is signed
by the Surveyor General Henry Yonge and W. DeBrahm and illustrated with the location of the property and indications of the
neighboring tracts and owner's names.
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ms939 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Keith M. Read collection
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Read, Keith M., 1880-1940 |
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1732-1905 |
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The collection consists of materials collected by Keith M. Read documenting the history of Georgia from 1732-1905. The materials
include account books, correspondence, deeds, diaries, indentures, land grants, letter books, and minute books. Topics covered
include the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slavery, the Salzburgers, and Native American tribes in Georgia. The collection
contains papers of John M. Berrien; William H. Crawford; John Forsyth; Williams Gibbons; Charles Harris; Herschel V. Johnson;
James Wright; the Bosomworth, Habersham, and Houstoun families; as well as numerous other Georgians.
Of particular interest are records (1861-1863) of the Consulate of Great Britain in Georgia during the Civil War; an account
book (1818) of Dr. Lewis H. Feurth containing the date, name of patient, treatment, and payment; a diary (1733) of Peter Gordon
describing life in Georgia and relations with the Indians; a diary (ca. 1714-1763) of Caleb Davis pertaining to his trading
activities in Georgia with the English and Spanish; and a letter book (1804-1806) of William Woodbridge documenting his import/export
business and the difficulties of trading with Europe and England during the Napoleonic Wars.
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ms921 |
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Hargrett Library |
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