Nathan Brownson letter, 1781.

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Nathan Brownson letter, 1781.

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This collection contains a letter written to Nathanael Greene from Governor Nathan Brownson on December 1, 1781. It was written from Augusta, Georgia. In it, Brownson describes the perilous condition of the citizens in Augusta and asks Greene for help. He mentions the threat of Creek Indian and British attacks and Augusta's lack of supplies. He states that South Carolina will not help them and he asks Greene for help because he believes that Greene has a "propencity to relieve distress." A typescript of the letter is included. The paper mentions various enclosed items, but these items were not with the letter.

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Georgia Historical Society

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Georgia Historical Society

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Brownson, Nathan, 1742-1796

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Nathan Brownson (May 14, 1742 – November 6, 1796) was an American physician and statesman. He served Georgia as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1777 and as the Governor of Georgia in 1781. Nathan Brownson was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati of the State of Georgia. Born in Woodbury in the Connecticut Colony, Brownson graduated from Yale College before studying medicine and practicing in Woodbury. He settled in Liberty County, Georgia in 1764, continuing the practice of med...

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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Revolutionary War officer. From the description of Papers, 1778-1786. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19593641 Army officer. From the description of Nathanael Greene papers, 1775-1785. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979865 Nathanael Greene was a major general in the Continental Army. He was promoted to Quartermaster General in 1778. From the description of Papers, 1778-1780. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat ...