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Francis Tennille land grant
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Francis Tennille land grant | |
| Creator: Milton, John, active 1784-1796 | |
| Creator: Telfair, Edward, approximately 1735-1807 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1793 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 item(s) 1 oversized folder | |
| Collection Number: ms718 | |
| 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 (1735-1807)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a land grant of 1,000 acres in Washington County, Georgia to Francis Tennille. The grant is signed by Edward Telfair and is dated June 18, 1793. The signatures of T. McCall, J. Meriwether and John Milton are also present.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Francis Tennille land grant, ms718, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.