Correspondence regarding Button Gwinnett, 1957.

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Correspondence regarding Button Gwinnett, 1957.

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The collection consists of correspondence between John Bonner, the late Dr. Antonio Waring of Savannah, and Arthur Funk of Savannah concerning the death and burial of Button Gwinnett.

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Gwinnett, Button, c. 1735-1777

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Button Gwinnett (c. 1735 – May 19, 1777) was an English-born American Founding Father who, as a representative of Georgia to the Continental Congress, was one of the signatories (first signature on the left) on the United States Declaration of Independence. Born in the parish of Down Hatherley in the county of Gloucestershire, England, it is believed that he attended the College School, held in Gloucester Cathedral (now called The King's School) as did his older brother, but there is no survi...

Bonner, John.

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John Bonner was a special collections librarian at the University of Georgia libraries. "Button Gwinnett was one of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence. He served in Georgia's colonial legislature, in the Second Continental Congress, and as president of Georgia's Revolutionary Council of Safety." - "Button Gwinnett." New Georgia Encyclopedia. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org (Retrieved September 23, 2008) From the description of Corresp...

Waring, Antonio J.

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Funk, Arthur

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