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Domestic News
October 18, 1780
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Mr. Mallard relays to Doctor Dinwiddie the terms offered by Sir James Wright to Georgia inhabitants willing to return to allegiance, including oaths, bonds, restrictions on rights, and severe penalties for misdemeanors.
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Mr. Mallard's relation to Doctor Dinwiddie, relative to Sir James Wright's offer of terms to the inhabitants of Georgia, who were inclined to return to their allegiance.
1st. To take the oath of allegiance.
2d. To give bond and security in 1000l. sterling.
3d. To give two other bonds of 100l. each as above.
4th. To hold no post of profit in the state.
5th. To have no vote or voice at any election.
6th. To be deprived the use of arms.
7th. Should they or any of them commit any misdemeanour, to be confined in jail three months, and then put on board a King's ship, to serve in the army during Life.
1st. To take the oath of allegiance.
2d. To give bond and security in 1000l. sterling.
3d. To give two other bonds of 100l. each as above.
4th. To hold no post of profit in the state.
5th. To have no vote or voice at any election.
6th. To be deprived the use of arms.
7th. Should they or any of them commit any misdemeanour, to be confined in jail three months, and then put on board a King's ship, to serve in the army during Life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Georgia Allegiance
Sir James Wright Terms
Oath Bond Restrictions
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Mallard
Doctor Dinwiddie
Sir James Wright
Where did it happen?
Georgia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Georgia
Key Persons
Mr. Mallard
Doctor Dinwiddie
Sir James Wright
Outcome
penalties include three months jail and lifelong army service for misdemeanors.
Event Details
Sir James Wright offers terms to Georgia inhabitants inclined to return to allegiance: oath of allegiance, bonds of 1000l. and two of 100l. sterling, no posts of profit, no vote in elections, deprivation of arms.