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On April 21, 1732, King George of England signed a charter establishing the colony of Georgia. The colony was settled by James Edward Oglethorpe in 1733.

From the description of Georgia records, 1735-1822. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 174142600

The Commission to Attend a Treaty with the Creek Indians consisted of many well-known Georgia men, including James Hendricks (chair of the commission), General James Jackson, James Simms, Benjamin Hawkins, George Clymer, and Andrew Pickins. The commission, as delegates for the United States, negotiated the Treaty of Coleraine in 1796 with the Creek Nation. The proceedings were held at Coleraine, in Camden County, Georgia.

From the description of Georgia Commission to Attend a Treaty with the Creek Indians journal, 1796. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 78245698

Christopher G. White was born between 1790 and 1800. He lived in Screven County, Georgia.

From the description of Christopher G. White deed, 1842. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 173482426

The Trustees held the charter for the Colony of Georgia from 1732 until 1752, when the charter was given over to the Crown.

From the description of Georgia Trustees manuscripts, ca. 1734. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 84841481

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