Nelson family papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS249f
Scope and Content
This collection consists of correspondence and papers of Major John Nelson and Major Thomas Nelson. Included is a document signed by George Washington accepting the resignation of Captain John Nelson; an invitation by Thomas Jefferson to "Major Nelson"; a letter from John Randolph of Virginia to Mrs. John Nelson; and other records relating to their military service during the Revolutionary War.
Dates
- 1777-1862, undated
Creator
- Nelson , Thomas (Person)
- Nelson, John (Person)
- Nelson family (Family)
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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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.
Extent
1 folder(s)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1971
- Title
- Nelson family papers
- Author
- Paul Crater
- Date
- April 2014
- 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