Original correspondence, papers and reports to and from the Secretary of State and Lords Commissioners, 9 July 1746-14 November 1767

Author/Creator:

Great Britain. Colonial Office

Publication/Creation:

Marlborough, England : Adam Matthew Digital, c2015

Resource Type:

Book

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Full Title:

Original correspondence, papers and reports to and from the Secretary of State and Lords Commissioners, 9 July 1746-14 November 1767

Series Titles:

Colonial America (Marlborough, England)

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Additional Author/Creators:

Great Britain. Board of Trade
National Archives (Great Britain)
Adam Matthew Digital (Firm)

Subjects/Genre

Genre:

Electronic books

Subjects:

Grant, James,1720-1806
East Florida.Governor (1763-1771 : Grant)--Records and correspondence
Great Britain.Colonial Office--Records and correspondence
Great Britain.Board of Trade--Records and correspondence
Creek Indians--Florida
Indigenous peoples of North America--Government relations--To 1789--Sources
East Florida--Politics and government--To 1775
East Florida--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Sources
East Florida--History, Military--18th century--Sources
Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century--Sources

Description/Summary

Table of Contents:

Additional instructions to James Grant on the subject of land claims in East Florida -- Copy of the King of Spain's instructions to the Governor of Florida to deliver up that province to England -- An estimate for building a bridge and making a road over the marsh of St Sebastian's Creek near St Augustine -- Estimate of the artillery at Fort St Augustine -- Extract of a letter concerning a proposed settlement on Key West -- General account of contingent expenses incurred for the service of His Majesty's province of East Florida -- Journal of a congress held at Picolota in the province of East Florida -- Journals of His Majesty's Council for the province of East Florida -- Letter concerning the development of new lands amid the threat of Indian attacks and other setbacks -- Letter concerning an expedition against Fort St Augustine -- Letter concerning the extension of the northern border of East Florida -- Letter concerning the Florida frontier with the Indians -- Letter concerning the military responsibilities of colonial governors in a time of war, and the necessity of taking border lands from the Indians -- Letter concerning piratical attacks against Spanish ships in the West Indies -- Letter concerning a proposed military expedition led by General Sinclair -- Letter confirming financial assistance for settling Germans and Greeks in Florida -- Letter congratulating James Grant on his friendly and diplomatic relations with neighbouring Indians -- Letter forwarding the minutes of the Florida Council and noting the amount of land granted in recent years -- Letter forwarding the petitions to settle white Germans and Greeks in Florida -- Letter forwarding a plan of Mosquito Harbour -- Letter forwarding the transactions with the Creek Nations -- Letter in response to Andrew Turnbull's petition relating to the development of Florida -- Letter informing the Board of Trade of the deaths of two colonial officials -- Letter of explanation following an outbreak of hostilities with the Creek -- Letter providing reasons for a settlement in Mosquito Harbour -- Letter regarding the appointment of William Drayton as Chief Justice of Florida -- Letter regarding relations with local Indians and a missing French vessel -- Letter regarding a seal for East Florida -- Letter regarding the taking of Spanish lands as per a recent cessation agreement -- Letter relating to the development of Florida and Georgia, and the settling of Germans and Greeks there --
Letter relating to the proposed settlement of Key West -- Letter relating to the settling of Florida, and the lack of suitable harbours for ships with settlers and supplies -- Letter requesting a plan of Mosquito Harbour -- Letters and instructions from Governor Grant on the colonial response to the Stamp Act, the importation of bullion and the importance of the Florida Keys -- Letters and reports relating to Colonel James Grant's memorial -- Letters concerning colonial appointments and the repeal of the Stamp Act -- Letters concerning the financing of colonial positions -- Letters from Governor Grant about the Stamp Act and extending the British settlements in Florida -- Letters regarding military responsibilities of colonial governors, confiscating Indian land, and providing preachers for Florida -- Letters relating to the construction of a bridge and negotiations with the Creek -- Letters relating to Dr Turnbull's land and plantation, and illegal violence against the Indians -- Letters to and from Governor Grant on the need for peace with the Indians and the repair of bridges and forts -- Letters to Governor Grant concerning relations with local tribes and the development of the Florida Keys -- List of head men of the Lower Creek Nation who Forrester is desired particularly to invite to the congress at Picolota -- List of instruments to be made use of in public transactions, law proceedings, grants, conveyances, securities of land or money within the province of East Florida -- The memorial of Colonel James Grant concerning the limits of East Florida -- Petitions requesting help to settle white Germans and Greeks in Florida -- Project for an attempt upon St Augustine -- Recommendation of a new chief justice for Florida -- State of Indian affairs in the southern provinces of America from 1758 to 1766 -- Sworn testimony relating to the seizure of a ship and its cargo -- A talk to the head men and warriors of the Lower Creek Nation -- Treaty for settling limits between His Majesty's province of East Florida and the Upper and Lower Creek nations.

Language:

English

Physical Type/Description:

1 online resource (53 items).

General Note:

Part of the Colonial America series published by Adam Matthew Digital.
Volume title from publisher's website (resource viewed on 7 Oct. 2015)
Volume reference no.: CO 5/548.

Local Note:

Available to current Emory faculty, students and staff.

Location of Originals:

The National Archives

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Catalog ID (MMSID):

9936782374302486