Letter to Sir John Philipps, 1734 Jan. 16.

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Letter to Sir John Philipps, 1734 Jan. 16.

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The collection consists of a letter from James Oglethorpe dated Isle of Wright, January 16, 1734 to Sir John Philipps, after the founder of Georgia has returned to England for the first time. In the letter, Oglethorpe describes the settling of the Salzburgers in Georgia and tells of their work in converting the Indians. He also tells of bringing Tomochichi, an Indian chief, and an Indian child, the chief claims as his heir, back to England with him.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404716

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Philipps, John, Sir, 1700-1764

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Oglethorpe, James Edward, 1696-1785

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James Edward Oglethorpe (1696-1785) was an English statesman and soldier who served as a member of Parliament for thirty-two years. His interest in penal reform coupled with his humanitarian bent and support for imperial expansion led him to conceive of and establish the American colony of Georgia, where newly freed and unemployed debtors from England were to be sent. In addition to his political and philanthropic interests, Oglethorpe was active in the military, attaining the rank of General an...

Tomo-chi-chi, -1739

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