Anthony Wayne letters, 1788 and 1792.

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Anthony Wayne letters, 1788 and 1792.

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This collection contains letters to and from Anthony Wayne. The first letter, dated December 15, 1788, is from Wayne to Asa Emanuel. The letter discusses the capture of Savannah, Georgia, the restoration of civil authority in the state, and discusses the offer of pardon to citizens within enemy lines by order of July 15, 1782. Wayne notes the ingratitude of citizens and declares that he will become a candidate for the United States Senate. The second letter is dated March 22, 1792 and was written by Matthew McAllister in Savannah, Georgia to Wayne, who was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. McAllister urges Wayne to write with personal and political news. Typed transcripts of both letters are included.

1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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Georgia Historical Society

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Emanuel, Asa.

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Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

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Anthony Wayne was a soldier and was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1780. From the description of Receipt book, 1785-1792. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122540852 Wayne was one of the great generals in the Revolutionary War. Here he was an Indian fighter. From the description of DS, 1795 November 16 : Greenville. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14283513 U.S. representative from Geor...

McAllister, Matthew, 1758-1823

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