Perceval, John, Earl, 1683-1748
Person
Biography
John Perceval, 1st Earl of Egmont, was an Anglo-Irish politician.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Georgia Colony Documents, 1727-1742
Collection
Identifier: MC-1954-74
Scope and Contents
Most of these documents pertain to the founding and settling of the Colony of Georgia. There is a most interesting letter with an account of the sea voyage of the "Anne" with Gen. James Ogelthorpe and 120 settlers for Georgia, including homely facts about health, food and activities of the passengers and their leaders.Another paper tells of General Oglethorpe's handling of attempted mutiny at St. Andrews Fort. Also included is a draft Charter for Settling the Colony of Georgia,...
Dates:
1727 - 1742