John Dooly Letter
This collection consists of a single letter addressed to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh from John Dooly on September 5, 1777. In the letter, Dooly explains that his brother was killed by Creek Indians and suggests to Brigadier General McIntosh that those Indians be taken into custody for their actions against his brother.r.
Dates
- 1777
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection consists of a single letter addressed to Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh from John Dooly on September 5, 1777. In the letter, Dooly explains that his brother was killed by Creek Indians and suggests to Brigadier General McIntosh that those Indians be taken into custody for their actions against his brother.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Dooly was born in 1744 in North Carolina to Patrick and Ann Dooly. In the 1760s, Dooly moved to South Carolina and became a merchant, surveyor, and land developer. In 1772, he mortgaged his land in South Carolina to finance a major investment in Georgia.
After he moved to Georgia, Dooly became a surveyor and took over a five-hundred acre plantation. While the American Revolution developed, Dooly formed his own militia company, justice of the peace, and the deputy surveyor for the militia. The company fought many battles, some against the Creek Indians. By mid-1780, the British overran Georgia and Dooly's militia surrendered. In August of 1780, Dooly was murdered by British Loyalists.
John married Dianna Mitchell and the couple had three children; two boys and a girl. Dooly also had one son from a previous marriage.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository