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James Oglethorpe letter to Sir John Philipps
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: James Oglethorpe letter to Sir John Philipps | |
| Creator: Oglethorpe, James Edward, 1696-1785 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1734 January 16 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 letter) | |
| Collection Number: ms952 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
James Edward Oglethorpe (1696-1785), founder of Georgia, was born in London, England.
For more information, see the article James Oglethorpe (1696-1785) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one letter: dated Isles of Wight, January 16, 1734, Sir [John Philipps], signed James Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe describes the settling of the Salzburgers in Georgia, and tells of bringing Tomochichi, an Indian chief, and an Indian child the chief claims as his heir, back to England.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
James Oglethorpe letter to Sir John Philipps, ms952, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.