George Galphin Letters
Collection
Identifier: VAULT box-Ayer-MS-313
Abstract
Outgoing correspondence from South Carolina of the Indian trader and Revolutionary patriot while serving as commissioner of Indian affairs. The purpose was to inform Benjamin Lincoln, commander of the Southern Department, of the current situation with the Creek Indians and his efforts to maintain their friendship.
Dates
- Creation: 1778-1780
Creator
- Galphin, George, 1708-1780 (Person)
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (3 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Source
- Ayer, Edward Everett, 1841-1927 (Donor, Person)
- Status
- Catalog Record Only
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org