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George Walton manuscript

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS646f

Scope and Content

This manuscript is a judgment on William Oakman v. John Collins and is signed by George Walton, in his role as chief justice of the state of Georgia.

Dates

  • undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

George Walton, a Virginia native, came to Savannah, Georgia in 1769. As a representative of Georgia to the Continental Congress, Walton signed the Declaration of Independence. He later served as governor of Georgia. Walton served as chief justice for Georgia, 1783-1789.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1997

Title
George Walton manuscript
Author
Paul Crater
Date
June 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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