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Augustus P. Wetter provisions agreement

Augustus P. Wetter provisions agreement

Descriptive Summary

Title: Augustus P. Wetter provisions agreement
Creator: Wetter, Augustus P.
Inclusive Dates: 1863 November 6
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 agreement)
Collection Number: ms1626
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a manuscript copy of an agreement between the Confederate States of America and Augustus P. Wetter, Chatham County, Georgia. The agreement states that Wetter will provide the CSA with corn meal and grist. Details of the delivery, processing and quantity of the products are given, as are conditions under which the contract is voided. Wetter agrees to put into operation Lamar's Mill in Savanah on January 1, 1864. On behalf of the Confederate government, Major MacPherson B. Miller agrees to provide certain services, and to pay Wetter a specific percentage of the mill's production as compensation for his services.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Augustus P. Wetter provisions agreement, ms 1626. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.

General Notes

This collection has been digitized and is available online as part of America's Turning Point: Documenting the Civil War Experience in Georgia.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Confederate States of America. Army -- Supplies and stores
Government contracts.
Gristmills -- Georgia -- Savannah.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Provisions agreement Access Online