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Nathanael Greene letter to William Gibbons

Nathanael Greene letter to William Gibbons

Descriptive Summary

Title: Nathanael Greene letter to William Gibbons
Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Inclusive Dates: 1783 February 25
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms2442
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) was a major general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

For further information, see the article "Nathanael Greene" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one letter: dated Headquarters, Charles Town, February 25, 1783, addressed to "Mr. William Gibbons," signed "N. Greene," regarding forty "negroes" Mrs. Maxwell has, the Indian Treaty, and Mrs. Greene's health.


Administrative Information

Custodial History

This letter was originally tipped in one of Charles Colcock Jones' books.

Preferred Citation

Nathanael Greene letter to William Gibbons, ms2442, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- American forces.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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