Joseph Vallence Bevan Papers
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10/18/2014 Joseph Vallence Bevan papers Joseph Vallence Bevan papers Descriptive Summary Repository: Georgia Historical Society Creator: Bevan, Joseph Vallence, 1798-1830. Title: Joseph Vallence Bevan papers Dates: 1733-1826 Extent: 0.9 cubic feet (16 folders, 1 oversize folder) Identification: MS 0071 Biographical/Historical Note Joseph Vallence Bevan (1798-1830), a Savannah lawyer, was appointed official historian of Georgia in 1824. In this capacity he arranged, published, and copied many of the state's official papers and collected others from private sources. He also undertook to write a history of Georgia. Bevan died before he could finish his work, History of Georgia. His papers were scattered, and some were lost. Scope and Content Note The Joseph Vallence Bevan papers consist of 138 items, of which most are copies. Many of the originals have been lost or are in other collections not known to the Georgia Historical Society. Some were separated from the boy of the papers and are listed in other Georgia Historical Society collection, with notations that they originated in the Bevan collection. The papers consist of official colony and state papers, and letters and papers of individuals. The papers cover various phases of colonial and state government; Indian affairs, including original lists of presents to the Indians, 1749-1751; Revolutionary War military affairs, ; and the Yazoo land speculation. The official papers consist of Lists of Acts disallowed under the Royal Government, 1755-1775; Proceedings of Governor and Council, 1774-1780; Proceedings of Executive Council, 1778-1779, 1782; extracts from the journals of the Georgia House and Senate and resolutions; letters to and from the Governors; proclamations; and negotiations with the Indians. The writers of letters, depositions, etc. are in alphabetical order: Timothy Barnard, Richard Call, Patrick Carr, Elijah Clark, Zachariah Cox, Count d'Estaing, Nathanael Greene, James Gunn, Abner Hammond, James Jackson, John Loverel, James Madison, M.A.B. Mangourit, Governor Mathews, Old Tossell (Cherokee chief), John Nepommene de Quesada, Archer Norris, Andrew Pickens, Daniel Stewart, Anthony Wayne, Charles Weatherford, and Solomon Wood. In addition, two letters written to Bevan in 1812 relating to the writers' Revolutionary War experiences are from Samuel Beckcom and Richard Winn. There are also parts of two other such letters from sources not identified. This collection was assembled with the aid of Peter Force's "Table of Documents Collected by Joseph Vallence Bevan," a copy of which is filed with the papers; and through internal evidence, such as notes, etc. The collection is arranged chronologically. Index Terms Bevan, Joseph Vallence, 1798-1830. Charleston (S.C.)--History--Siege, 1780--Personal narratives. Cherokee Indians--Georgia--History. Creek Indians--Georgia--History. Depositions. Georgia--Boundaries--Florida. Georgia--History--Revolution, 1775-1783. http://ghs.galileo.usg.edu/ghs/view?docId=ead/MS%200071-ead.xml;query=;brand=default 1/16 10/18/2014 Joseph Vallence Bevan papers Georgia--Politics and government--1775-1865. Government records. Habersham, James, 1715-1775. Indians of North America--Georgia. Legal documents. Letters (correspondence) Lists (document genres) Oglethorpe, James Edward, 1696-1785. Resolutions (administrative records) United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives. Virginia Yazoo Company. Yazoo Fraud, 1795. Location of Originals Original journal of Richard Winn in the McIntosh papers, Keith Read collection, at the University of Georgia Libraries. Administrative Information Custodial History Dr. William Daniell was the executor of Joseph Vallence Bevan's estate; the acquisition date of 1866 is questionable. In the Society's minutes, December 12, 1839, the members resolve to attempt the acquisition of Bevan's collection from Dr. Daniell (Book I, p. 24). Preferred Citation [item identification], Joseph Vallence Bevan papers, MS 71, Georgia Historical Society, Savannah, Georgia. Acquisition Information Gift of Dr. William Coffee Daniell, 1866. Restrictions Access Restrictions Collection is open for research. Publication Rights Copyright has not been assigned to the Georgia Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Division of Library and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Georgia Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher. Separated Material Two volumes of the Georgia Governor and Council meeting minutes were separated and cataloged with the Georgia Governor and Council collection, MS 277. One volume of Georgia Executive Council minutes, 1777, was separated and cataloged with the Georgia Executive Council papers, MS 284. http://ghs.galileo.usg.edu/ghs/view?docId=ead/MS%200071-ead.xml;query=;brand=default 2/16 10/18/2014 Joseph Vallence Bevan papers Publication Note Letters of James Habersham published in Collections of the Georgia Historical Society, VI (Savannah, 1904).Letter, Jonas Fauche to J.V. Bevan, 1825, published as "The Frontier of Georgia in the Late Eighteenth Century," in the Georgia Historical Quarterly, XLVII (March 1963), 84-95. Sponsorship Encoding funded by a 2012 Documenting Democracy grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Container List Fldr Item 1 1-2 Oration, undated "Scattered memoranda, relating to the History of Georgia from 1733-1825 inclusive." Fldr 2 Lists of documents Covering letter transmitting lists of documents in the Executive Department to Governor George M. Troup, undated Documents connected with the 1st era, 1732-1766 Documents connected with the 2nd era, 1754-1775 Documents relating to the 3rd era, 1774-1778 Loose documents from, 1783-1802 Documents relating to the 5th era, 1803-1825 Fldr Item 3-4 9-10 Bevan's Ms. History of Georgia in two parts: Revolutionary War, 1738-1763 Fldr Item http://ghs.galileo.usg.edu/ghs/view?docId=ead/MS%200071-ead.xml;query=;brand=default 3/16 10/18/2014 Joseph Vallence Bevan papers 5 13, Lists of presents delivered to the Indians, 1749 August 10-1751 July 19 15, 23- 31 Including presents sold to Messr. Harris and Habersham towards defraying the expenses contracted on account of the Indians. (1 incomplete) Fldr Item 6 32 Copy of a letter written by General Oglethorpe on his return from Georgia, 1733 June 27 Fldr Item 6 33 Proceedings of the Assembled Estates of All the Lower Creek Nation, 1739 August 11 Includes James Oglethorpe's letter "To All His Majesty's Subjects..." August 21, 1739. (Coweta treaty) Fldr Item 6 34 Deed of Conveyance, Malatchi Opeya Mico of the Creeks, to Thomas and Mary Bosomworth, the islands of St. Catherine, Ossabaw and Sapelo, 1750 August 2 Signed by the Chiefs (mark). Fldr Item 6 35 Confirmation of above deed, 1750 September 29 Fldr Item 6 36 Articles of Friendship and Commerce between the Georgia Trustees and the Chief Men of the Lower Creek, true copy Made October 18, 1733; dated September 20, 1751. Fldr Item 7 37 Deposition of Thomas Marriott concerning the treaty made at Coweta and Cusseta, 1739 August 11, 1755 April 24 Fldr Item 7 38 List of Captions and Acts disallowed under the Royal government, 1755-1775 http://ghs.galileo.usg.edu/ghs/view?docId=ead/MS%200071-ead.xml;query=;brand=default 4/16 10/18/2014 Joseph Vallence Bevan papers Fldr Item 7 39 Copy of Resolves of Assembly of Georgia on the Oppressive Acts of the British Parliament, 1775 February Fldr Item 7 40 Conversation and information to the town of Savannah from Governor Wright to Noble Wimberly Jones and Joseph Clay, 1776 January 18 Regarding arrival of Men of War and would be expecting provisions from town. Fldr Item 7 41 Conversation between Governor Wright, Noble Wimberly Jones and Joseph Clay, 1776 January 22 Reply to above. Fldr Item 7 42 Proceedings of Council of Safety, 1775 December 11-1776 March 1 View online. Online Inventory Contains Digitized Items Fldr Item 7 43 Proceedings of Council of Safety, 1776 April 30-1776 August 19 Fldr Item 7 44 Resolutions and proceedings of Supreme Executive Council, 1778 August 31-1779 August 18 Regarding protection of families of persons who have gone to East Florida; appointment of members of Supreme Executive Council. Fldr Item 7 45 Duplicate of Resolution of August 31, 1778 Fldr Item 8 46 Proceedings of Council (Executive Board?), 1782 January 4-1782 March 12 http://ghs.galileo.usg.edu/ghs/view?docId=ead/MS%200071-ead.xml;query=;brand=default 5/16 10/18/2014 Joseph Vallence Bevan papers Fldr Item 8 47 Letter of General Nathanael Greene to Governor John Martin, 1782 January 9 Fldr Item 8 48 Letter of the House of Representatives of Georgia to the President of the Continental Congress, 1782 January 12 Regarding conditions in the state. Fldr Item 8 49 Letter from General Anthony Wayne to Governor John Martin, 1782 February 19 Fldr Item 8 50 Proclamation of Governor John Martin, 1782 February 20 Offering pardon and protection to all citizens within British lines, with some exceptions. Fldr Item 8 51 Proclamation of Governor John Martin, 1782 February 21 Offering land and livestock to every British non-commissioned officer and private soldier who becomes a citizen of Georgia. Fldr Item 8 52 General orders, 1782 March 2 Fldr Item 8 53 Extract of a letter from General Nathanael Greene to Governor John Martin, 1782 March 12 Asking increase in Georgia Continental