Benjamin Martyn papers, 1741

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Benjamin Martyn papers, 1741

This collection consists of two items: "An Impartial Enquiry into the State and Utility of the Province of Georgia, a manuscript of a pamphlet originally printed in London by W. Meadows in 1741, and "Some Account of the Design of the Trustees for establishing Colonys in America," a manuscript attributed to Martyn.

2 folders (.10 cubic feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8180902

Georgia Historical Society

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Martyn, Benjamin, 1699-1763

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Epithet: Secretary to the Trustees for the Colony of Georgia British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001301.0x000391 Benjamin Martyn (1699-1763) was born in England, He was an original member of the Society for the Encouragement of Learning, founded in 1736, and was Secretary to the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia in America, 1732-1752. A writer, he created the play Timoleon, possibly with assistance fr...