The Journal of Peter Gordon, 1732–1735

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Edited by E. Merton Coulter
With a new foreword by Julie Anne Sweet

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The Journal of Peter Gordon, 1732–1735 provides a rare first-hand account of one of the original Georgia colonists. In his journal, Gordon, who served as chief bailiff of Savannah, Georgia, documents the challenges faced by the original settlers, criticism of the Trustees’ policies for the colony, and interactions with indigenous peoples. His journal provides unique insight into the establishment of one of America’s oldest colonies.

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