Mordecai Sheftall, papers undated, 1761-1867, 1873, 1932, 1941 (bulk 1777-1778)

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Mordecai Sheftall, papers undated, 1761-1867, 1873, 1932, 1941 (bulk 1777-1778)

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The Mordecai Sheftall collection consists of family papers and business records of the American Revolution patriot, Mordecai Sheftall and the Sheftall family of Savannah, Georgia from 1761-1873 and a large collection of American Revolution provision returns (1777-1778) and some correspondence for the Continental Army and Navy of Georgia and South Carolina. The collection includes an original Works Progress Administration Guide to the materials.

5 linear feet (11 binders; 6 boxes; 1 oversized folder in shared box; 1 folder in shared box)

eng,

American Jewish Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6345453

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