General Lachlan McIntosh collection
Collection — Folder: S890
Identifier: S0890
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a reprint letter, originally written May 30, 1777 by General Lachlan McIntosh detailing the causes and duel with Button Gwinnett which resulted in Gwinnett's death. The letter was reprinted by the American Autograph Shop, Christmas 1937.
Dates
- 1937 December
Creator
- McIntosh, General Lachlan (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Lachlan McIntosh (March 17, 1725 – February 20, 1806) was a British-born American military and political leader during the American Revolution. McIntosh gained notoriety in 1777, when he shot and killed Button Gwinnett in a duel. Gwinnett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. McIntosh County in Georgia is named in honor of his family.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
EAD finding aid created 2014/08/13 by Brent Abercrombie.
Creator
- McIntosh, General Lachlan (Author, Person)
- Title
- General Lachlan McIntosh collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
