Henry Gaither papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Henry Gaither papers
Creator: Gaither, Henry
Inclusive Dates: 1792-1838
Bulk Dates: 1798-1801
Language(s): English
Extent: 16 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms1333
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Henry Gaither was a Revolutionary War soldier and Lt. Colonel in command of Fort Wilkinson, Georgia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers relating to Lt. Colonel Henry Gaither, 1792-1838. Mainly pertaining to Gaither's administration of Fort Wilkinson (Georgia), the collection includes hospital rolls, orders, receipts, and correspondence. Documents contain information on supply matters, trading, medical care, military discipline, and other official matters. Correspondents include Howell Cobb, Hugh McCall, Benjamin Hawkins, Archibald Lee, the merchants Habersham and Company, and Ferdinand Phinizy. The collection also includes miscellaneous materials relating to Fort Fidius and Fort Adams.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Henry Gaither papers, ms 1333. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

box

folder

Request box

1

1

undated

 

1

2

1792

 

1

3

1794

 

1

4

1795

 

1

5

1796

 

1

6

1797

 

1

7

1798 January-June

 

1

8

1798 July - December

 

1

9

1799

 

1

10

1800

 

1

11-12

1801

 

1

13

1802, 1804, 1809

 

1

14

1836

 

1

15

1837

 

1

16

1838