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Edward Telfair letter to Governor James Jackson
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Edward Telfair letter to Governor James Jackson | |
| Creator: Telfair, Edward, approximately 1735-1807 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1799 May 15 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3654 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Edward Telfair (1735-1807) served three terms as Georgia's governor in the late 1700s. He was the first governor to serve under the Georgia Constitution of 1789.
For further information, see the article Edward Telfair at New Georgia Encylcopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of one letter: dated Savannah, May 15, 1799, to Governor Jackson, from Edward Telfair, concerning the Confiscation Acts, specifically addressing the current lawsuit brought against Telfair by his current business partner.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Edward Telfair letter to Governor James Jackson, ms3654, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2016.