Walton, George, 1740-1804 to Samuel Elbert
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00855 Author/Creator: Walton, George, 1740-1804 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 7, 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the extradition of a murderer from a neighboring Catholic province, possibly Spanish Florida, to Georgia. Stresses the importance of this matter in making Georgia's government appear decisive and strong. Asks Elbert to write to the Catholic governor of the province to request that the murderer be given up.
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