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John Milledge letter to General Samuel Smith
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Milledge letter to General Samuel Smith | |
| Creator: Milledge, John, 1757-1818 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1802 July 24 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3656 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John Milledge (1757-1818) was an important political figure in Georgia during the Revolutionary War and early national period, holding positions as governor, congressman for four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, and president pro tempore in the U.S. Senate. For more information, see the article John Milledge in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one letter: dated Milledgeville near Augusta, July 24, 1802, to General Samuel Smith, Baltimore, signed "John Milledge," regarding Smith's land speculation interests in Georgia, and an agreement made with the United States Congress and Georgia concerning Western land and treaties made with the Creek Indians for over a million acres of land including the fork of Oconee and Ocmulgee counties.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Milledge letter to General Samuel Smith, ms3656, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2016.