Josiah Tattnall papers, 1796-1798.

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Josiah Tattnall papers, 1796-1798.

This collection contains four letters from Josiah Tattnall to William Hasell Gibbes, Ebenezer Jackson, George Jones, and Gov. James Jackson regarding Tattnall's property, his taking seat in the Senate, the treaty with Great Britain, and his decision to resign from the U.S. Senate. The collection also contains a document of regimental orders, signed by Tattnall, regarding defaulters and the election of a Major for the 2nd Battalion. All but one item of correspondence are photocopies; the location of the originals is unknown.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8184986

Georgia Historical Society

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Jackson, Ebenezer, 1763-1837

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Jones, George, 1766-1838

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Jackson, James, 1757-1806

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