Moravian Archives collection on the Moravian Church of Savannah (Ga.), 1762-1822.

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Moravian Archives collection on the Moravian Church of Savannah (Ga.), 1762-1822.

This collection consists of a microfilm copy of sixty-two documents concerning lots in Savannah, Georgia, dating from August 23, 1762 to May 3, 1822. It primarily consists of correspondence between H.C.A. deSchweiniz and J.G. Cunow and various agents of the Moravian Church in Savannah. Most of the material concerns the lease or sale of four lots owned by the Moravians in Savannah. The materials also contain various references to young women whom their families desired to place in the Moravian boarding school in Bethlehem and an inquiry regarding the heirs of Matthias Salfnes. Also included are various descriptions of the lots, including John Ettwein's description of Savannah in 1762. The collection also includes an index to the papers.

1 microfilm roll

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SNAC Resource ID: 6936119

Georgia Historical Society

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Moravian Archives (Bethlehem, Pa.)

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The Moravian Archives is the official repository for the records of the Moravian Church in America. From the description of Moravian Archives collection on the Moravian Church of Savannah (Ga.), 1762-1822. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 180190245 ...