[to Samuel Urlsperger, 13 Oct 1732:] I am now directed to…
““[to Samuel Urlsperger, 13 Oct 1732:] I am now directed to inform You that there has been a Conference here between the Gentlemen [Trustees] empowered by His Majesty to make a new Settlement in Georgia in South Carolina, and the Gentlemen of this Society [S.P.C.K.] concerning the most effectual Method of relieving the Distresses of the Persecuted Protestants of Saltzburg, that the Gentlemen of both Societies are of Opinion that this would best be done by Settling them in Georgia because they will there be put immediately into Possession of Land which will belong to themselves and their Posterity for ever, and will there enjoy all the Rights and Priviledges, Religious and Civil of English-born Subjects, and likewise that the Gentlemen have come to a Resolution to apply some of the Contributions which they shall receive to this Purpose if it shall be agreeable to the Poor People.””
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Settling persecuted Protestants in Georgia offers them land, rights, and lasting security.
In simple terms: Land grants provide safety and liberty.
Support refugee settlement initiatives.
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- What challenges arise in establishing new settlements?
- How do land rights affect refugee stability?
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