The Colonial Records of the State of Georgia, Vol. 11 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Candler, Allen Daniel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1397970219 ISBN 13 : 9781397970213

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Delve into Georgia’s colonial governance with authentic records from 1770–1771.

This volume presents the Proceedings and Minutes of the Governor and Council, offering a window into how colonial officials managed land grants, petitions, and local affairs. Through these pages you’ll see the daily workings of frontier government, the language of 18th‑century administration, and the concerns that shaped early Georgia. This edition compiles official actions, petitions, and resolutions from Savannah’s Council Chamber, revealing how land, governance, and community affairs were handled in a young colony. The material includes grant approvals, requests for land for settlers and soldiers, checks on quit rents, and respectful memorials from merchants and inhabitants. It is a rich source for understanding colonial law, land policy, and the social fabric of Georgia just before the American Revolution.

• Official proceedings and decisions from 1770–1771, with firsthand record of grants and disputes.
• Entries show how petitions were presented, debated, and acted upon by authorities.
• Insight into land distribution, settlement patterns, and colonial economic concerns.
• Context for the relationships between colonial leaders, merchants, and settlers.

Ideal for readers of early American documents, colonial history enthusiasts, and researchers seeking a concrete view of Georgia’s governance in the era.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1397970219
• ISBN 13: 9781397970213
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 479
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible