Philip Minis papers, 1777-1779

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Philip Minis papers, 1777-1779

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/76945096

This collection contains two items: a document, "Notarial copy of the certificate given and signed by Col. Wm. Kinnon, Company Genl. and Brigr. Genl. Robert Howe to Mr. Philip Minis of the monies due him from the Continental Chest," and one letter, Philip Minis to John Houston, regarding the sale of slaves.

1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8180903

Georgia Historical Society

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Howe, Robert, 1732-1786

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Robert Howe (1732-1786) was a major-general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He served as justice of the peace in Bladen and Brunswick counties, N.C., and member of the North Carolina Assembly. From the guide to the Robert Howe Papers, ., 1776-1853, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) Army officer. From the description of Papers of Robert Howe, 1776-1783. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 710...

Minis, Philip, -1789

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Philip Minis (1734-1789), the son of Abraham and Abigail Minis, was the first white male child born in Georgia; he was born on July 11. In 1774, Minis married Judith Polack (1745-1819). He was a very successful merchant in Savannah. An active patriot during the Revolutionary War, his name is listed on the 1780 Georgia Disqualifying Act, a British document listing people who supported the patriots, and who therefore could not hold public office. Minis died March 6, 1789. From the desc...