Samuel Elbert papers, 1776-1786

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Samuel Elbert papers, 1776-1786

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/76829166

This collection contains an order book, letter book, and two pieces of correspondence. The subjects of the correspondence include a recommendation of the return of confiscated books, and the "Florida situation." This collection is arranged chronologically. The letter book, February 16, 1785-November 9, 1786. also contains letter book of Edward Telfair, January 27, 1786-October 19, 1786.

1 box (.25 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8177791

Georgia Historical Society

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Telfair, Edward, 1735-1807

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Edward Telfair (1735 – September 17, 1807) was a Scottish-born American Founding Father and politician who served as the Governor of the state of Georgia between 1786 and 1787, and again from 1790 through 1793. He was a member of the Continental Congress, and one of the signers of the Articles of Confederation. Born on his family's ancestral estate in western Scotland, Telfair graduated from the Kirkcudbright Grammar School before acquiring commercial training. He immigrated to America in 175...

Elbert, Samuel, 1740-1788.

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Revolutionary soldier and merchant. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Herbert's 10 miles above Briar Creek - lower-Bridge", to General Lincoln, 1779 Feb. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270743300 Samuel Elbert (1740-1788) was born in Prince William Parish, South Carolina. During the American Revolution he joined the Sons of Liberty. A member of the first Georgia Council of Safety (1775), he entered the Continental service as a lieutenant-colonel in 1776. ...