John Martin Boltzius bill of exchange


Descriptive Summary
Title: John Martin Boltzius bill of exchange
Creator: Boltzius, Johann Martin, 1703-1765
Inclusive Dates: 1756 November 1
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) 1 bill of exchange
Collection Number: ms4312
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

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.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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

Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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

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

Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain)