1357. DEFENDING THE GEORGIA COAST DURING THE WAR OF 1812 Manuscript D.S. 4pp. legal folio, Camden County, Ga., June 26, 1813, a memorial from the prominent citizens of the county "...Sheweth that they conceive themselves in eminent [sic] danger at this time, particularly so, since the orders for blockading our Coast. We having long, but in vain [sic] expected some aid from the General Government, and as a weak and defenseless frontier, feel ourselves neglected, while the enemy, is threatening & attempting to commit devastation on all who are contiguous to the Sea coast between St. Marys & Savannah. The enemy have already attempted a landing, but repulsed by the exertion & activities of Major Page & they well in all probability hover along our Cost & spread devastation among us if not prevented by some timely assistance...". With original transmittal leaf addressed to the governor of Georgia. More good content. Usual folds, a few partial fold separations, otherwise very good. $200-300