The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
THE BEGINNING OF GEORGIA.
WARRANT FOR THE ESTABLISHING
OF THE COLONY DISCOVERED.

caI society-The Story of Its Dis
covery as Told by Mr.. Horace j.
smith of LOndOn-Was Found in
old st. Mnrgaret's Church, Where
the Remains of Sir Walter Raleigh
Are Buried--The Georgia HistOri-
cal society a Contributors to HIS
Memorial.
The proceedings of the Georgia Histori-
raj Society at its December meeting a re-
rort Of which was given in the Morning
News. were of a character decidedly more
interesting than usual of late years, since
the library feature of that honored insti-
tution has been the main object of ineer-
est TO its members and the community as
well, as the chief matter of discussion at
the meetings
- incident which save 10 the meeting
q flavor of the manner in which
sucb gatherings were enlivened in days
cone by was the presentation of copy OF
a document relating to the colony of Geor-
gia in the first year of its history by Mr..
Horace ]. Smith of London. The presen-
ration was made by Mr.. VIM. Harden, the
society's librarian, in some appropriate
remarks for which, at their conclusion, he
was most warmly thanked.
Mr. Harden began by saying that of late
years the society has been in name only
what its founders intended it to be; that ii
has become only little more than cir
culating library; and that it is refreshing
to have a matter of historical interest oc-
casionaHy brought before its meetings.
After Introducing the subject in this man
ner, he said:
1T is with pleasure that now ask the
attention of the society to a matter of
more than ordinary interest. Within the
last few days there has been placed in
nv keeping as a gift to library a photo
graphic reproduction of most interest
ing historical document, taken from the
original, whose very existence was until
recently apparently unknown. 1t has new
er so far as 1 can learn, been referred to
in any history or in any published work
recounting the events connected with the
founding of this state, and yet it is an Of
fetal act of the trustees for establishing
the colony of Georgia. The story of Its
recovery and of its reproduction for pre-
seutation to our society at this time will
be told in the reading of the several let
ters'
MIR. Harden then read the following let
tiers:
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov A. 1892
William Harden, Esq,
Librarian of Historical Society of State of
Georgia, Savannah, Ca:
Dear Sir-About eleven months ago
my father, Horace ]. Smith, sent
me the matter which l here
by send to you by express. In some
way this matter has been lost for eleven
months, and diligent search had failed to
reveal it until yesterday. 1 take pleasure
in forwarding it to you and shall be glad
10 have you acknowledge to Mr.. Smith it's
receipt, even after so long a time.
Trusting the matter may be of interest
to you, am, respectfully yours,
A. L. Smith.
Ivy Lodge, Ivy Bank,
Germantown, School Road,
FhladeIphla, Moseley,
U. S. A. B'ham
A Grosvenor Road,
Westminster Embankment
London, Dec. 3, 1898.
Dear Sir-I send you herewith a photo
graph of a Warrant" issued by the
Trustees for establishing the Colony of
Georgia." TO the vestry of st. Margaret,
Westminster, to collect money for the pur-
pose of sending poor people TO be settled
and established I'm the Southern frontiers
Of South Carolina" The original was
found by my friend, j. e. Smith, Esq,
clerk of the now united parishes of ST.
Margaret and ST. John, among the NUM-
ments OF the Vestry. By his kind permits
sion, William II. Brand, Esq. (who de-
serbes himself as only an amateur, but
whose work as you will see is as excellent
as that of a PROFESSIONAL has taken a copy
Tor me to send to you.
am sure you will appreciate the courte-
sy of these gentlemen; the one who rescued
ana the other who provided a copy of this
interesting historical relic. Oglethorpe,
While in Parliament, visited a friend in
prison for debt and found him loaded
with chains. This so affected Oglethorpe
mat by his efforts such persons and others
were sent out as a military colony to act
as a buffer between the Indians and South
Carolina-a colony named for Carolus,
King of England.
No other colony after this one taking
It's name from its founder, George II, was
ehrlstened after a British monarch. We
have no "Guilielma" to commemorate
William "; nor Victoria" on our list of
states; for after the Revolution, we were
selt-contained and adopted Indian names
Tor our territories, except that we wished
10 honor Washington" with one, and ac-
eepted Louisiana from the French. y
snail be pleased to be able to advise
Mr. Smith and Mr. Brand of the safe ar
rival OF this historical souvenir, and to
serve you further in any historical re-
searches, If so advised. Very respectfully,
Horace ]. Smith.
To VIM. Harden, Esq, Librarian of the
historical Society of the State of Geor-
sid, savannah.
Extract from a book issued as a Special
report of the Westminster vestry entitled
From Pre-Reformation Times 10 the
Present Day."
The benevolence Of Westminster might
mleed almost be said to be worldwide.
Al least one of the flourishing States OF
america Is Indebted to the Parish for ma
ellaf help at its foundation.
nun May, 1IS3 1t having been requested
ny Inc trustees for establishing a colony
u Georgia for the minister. churchward-
sls ana principal Inhabitants of this par
m IN TO take subscriptions and to gather and
" collect money for the said charity.
~ is agreed that this vestry will give
mein assistance therein provided the said
~poration do furnish them with proper
~, a warrant under the seal of the state
ros ceived by the vestry in the follow
a aug ar appointing The church wardens,
sau olher parish officers, treasurers for the