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William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, address not included. He wrote that he recived the deeds needed by Mr. Elliott and that Thomson was working on surveying the land and had high praise for it. Mr. Devcaux was selling land with half payment by November and part of the next payment could be made with enslaved people. He updated John on the state of various bond he held as well as Gerogia congressional elections. He stated that he heard the treaty with the local Native Americans was moving forward.
People Included: Mr. Way, Mr. Werecat, Dr. Houstoun, Captain Pray, and Mr. Osborne.
Author/Creator
William Stephens
Recipient
John Kean (1756-1795)
Creation Date
4-29-1789
Document Type
Manuscript
Location
Savannah, GA
Inventory Location
Bay 1, Column 1, LHC Series 2
Recommended Citation
Stephens, William. William Stephens to John Kean, April 29, 1789. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1780s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/272
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This collection is open to the public for research use. Copyright remains with Kean University. Credit this material. Personal photographs may be made for research purposes. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to the Special Collections Research Library and Archive at keanscrla@kean.edu.
Publishing Repository
Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University
Collection
Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)