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John Milledge letter to Sheftall Sheftall
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Milledge letter to Sheftall Sheftall | |
| Creator: Milledge, John, 1757-1818 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1796 February 26 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 letter) | |
| Collection Number: ms670 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John Milledge (1757-1818), politician, U.S. Congressman, Georgia Governor, resided in Augusta, Georgia.
For more information, see the article John Milledge (1757-1818) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a letter from Senator John Milledge, Philadelphia (Pa.) to Sheftall Sheftall, Savannah (Ga.) on February 26, 1796. Milledge discusses the status of Mordecai Sheftall's claim before Congress, the speech of Edward Livingston on British indignities to American seaman, the Virginia Resolutions, the treaties with Algeria and Spain, canal lottery tickets for Sheftall, and General James Jackson.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Milledge letter to Sheftall Sheftall, ms670, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2014.