Reverend John Newton diary, 1781-1790.

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Reverend John Newton diary, 1781-1790.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476255

The collection consists of a diary of Reverend John Newton from 1781-1790 (with gaps). The diary discusses mainly routine matters such as hunting, farming, and family health, and includes some information on Newton's services as a physician and a minister, first in the Carolinas and then in northeast Georgia. There is also some mention of Indian relations in Jefferson County, Georgia near the Ogeechee River. The collection also contains some loose material relating to Newton's estate and medical accounts (1808-1809) and remedies recorded by Dr. Moses Newton, John Newton's son.

.25 linear ft.1 microfilm roll ; 35 mm.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403110

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Newton, Moses, 1765-1824.

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Newton, John, 1732-1790

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John Newton (1732-1790), Baptist minister and physician, moved to Georgia in 1785. From the description of Reverend John Newton diary, 1781-1790. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476255 ...