Henry Ellis papers, 1758-1767.

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Henry Ellis papers, 1758-1767.

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The collection consists of two poems, one rejoicing over Ellis' arrival in Georgia, the other denouncing Ellis' predecessor, John Reynolds, who was detested by the colonists. These have been reproduced in facsimile by the Ashantilly Press under the title A pair of odes. There is also a copy of the London Gazette, May 6-9, 1758, announcing Ellis as Reynolds' successor, a letter to Governor Ellis signed Edm. Atkin, dated Ft. Moore, Jan 25, 1760, regarding Indian Affairs, and a notice to Henry Ellis of a meeting of the Royal Society, dated Nov. 20, 1767 and signed Morton.

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Royal Society (Great Britain)

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The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge began in 1645 when a group of eminent British thinkers started to meet regularly in London to discuss the new, experimental philosophies of science. Though the English Civil War and the Cromwellian Protectorate interrupted its meetings, the Society was formally constituted in 1660. Two years later King Charles II granted the Society its first charter. A second royal charter was granted in 1663 when the Society was given its official nam...

Reynolds, John, ca. 1713-1788.

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Ellis, Henry, 1721-1806

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Governor of Georgia, 1757-1760. From the description of Warrant, 1759 Dec. 4, to Henry Yonge and William De Brahm. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122610693 Henry Ellis (1721-1806), hydrographer and explorer, was the second royal governor of Georgia. Born in Ireland, he came to Savannah in 1757. Due to poor health, Ellis left Georgia in 1760. He returned to England and died in Naples, Italy, in 1806. From the description of Henry Ellis paper...

Atkin, Edmond

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Epithet: Superintendent of Indian Affairs in N America British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001187.0x0002a2 ...