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George Walton and Richard Howley letter
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: George Walton and Richard Howley letter | |
| Creator: Walton, George, 1749 or 50-1804 | |
| Creator: Howley, Richard, 1740-1784 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1781 August 13 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3346 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
George Walton was one of three Georgians to sign the Declaration of Independence. He served in numerous capacities for the state of Georgia after the American Revolution. For more information, see the article George Walton in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of an autographed letter signed by Georgia delegates George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Richard Howley, member of Congress reporting to an unidentified correspondent on American Revolutionary Forces' success in Georgia and the possibility of sending a printing press, "a new ... & efficacious weapon against the enemy," to aid in the fight against the British.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
George Walton and Richard Howley letter, ms3346, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.