Alexander Telfair papers, 1765-1832.

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Alexander Telfair papers, 1765-1832.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/144570300

This collection consists of correspondence, receipts, certificates, and deeds. Included are a receipt and bill of sale for slaves sold to Alexander Telfair by Sarah G. Telfair; a receipt for 1/2 Carolina hoes bought by Telfair from I.K. Tefft; and minutes from a meeting of the Trustees of the Savannah Theater, 1822. A large portion of the collection concerns Thorn Island plantation, including a certified copy of Alexander Shaw's will (Shaw was a former owner of lands included in the plantation); a release from Thomas Philput to Edward Telfair for 800 acres on the Savannah River; two deeds for land in Barnwell District, South Carolina; a deed from Sarah G. Telfair to Alexander Telfair for Thorn Island plantation, 1818, and a plat of the plantation.

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Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6826535

Georgia Historical Society

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Tefft, I. K. (Israel Keech), 1794-1862

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Israel Keech Tefft (1794-1862) was born in Rhode Island and came to Savannah in 1816. He and James William Finn, noted actor and playwright, became joint editors and proprietors of the Savannah Georgian. He was associated with the Bank of the State of Georgia from 1822 until his death. He was one of the founders of the Georgia Historical Society in 1839 and was its Corresponding Secretary until his death. His interest in history and literature led him to establish a library in his home which bec...

Telfair, Alexander, 1789-1832.

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Alexander Telfair (1789-1832) was a son of Edward Telfair. He was a merchant and planter in Savannah. In addition, he was active in city civic and cultural affairs. From the description of Alexander Telfair papers, 1765-1832. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 144570300 ...