John Habersham letter, 1784 May 26.

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John Habersham letter, 1784 May 26.

John Habersham describes progress of the land sales in Georgia. He also discusses relations with the Creek Indians and the role of Spain in fomenting the ill will of the Indians toward the Americans.

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Habersham, John, 1754-1799

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John Habersham (December 23, 1754 – December 17, 1799) was an American merchant, planter, and soldier from Georgia. Born at Beverly Plantation in Chatham County in the Province of Georgia, Habersham completed preparatory studies and later attended Princeton College before engaging in mercantile pursuits. He served in the Revolutionary War as first lieutenant and brigade major of the First Georgia Continental Regiment and was twice taken as a prisoner of war. In the 1780s, Habersham owned Bona...