John McQueen deeds and letters, 1765-1807.

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John McQueen deeds and letters, 1765-1807.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122932057

All except three of the papers in this collection are deeds for land in Georgia and South Carolina, including a bond between William Thompson and Basil Cowper for "The Grange." Three letters (photocopies) are also included, written by John McQueen to count d'Estaing and the Marquis de Lafayette. Two of the letters are in French.

4 folders (.25 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6810464

Georgia Historical Society

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