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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00378 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1803 |
| Title | Endorsement of John Neilson |
| Date | 31 May 1803 |
| Author | Walton, George (ca. 1749-1804) |
| Document Type | Legal document |
| Content Description | Petition of Neilson to become a citizen of the United States approved by Walton. The endorsement certifies that Neilson is a native of Ireland and has lived in the United States since 1795. Includes signed affidavits by William Scott and James Murren vouching that Neilson has lived in the United States for at least five years and is of good moral character. Neilson signed on p. 2 that he will renounce allegiance to any foreign country, particularly Great Britain, and swear his allegiance to the United States. |
| Subjects | Immigration and Migration Naturalization Global History and Civics Government and Civics Law |
| People | Walton, George (ca. 1749-1804) Neilson, John (fl. 1803) Scott, William (fl. 1803) Murren, James (fl. 1803) |
| Place written | Richmond County, Georgia |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Walton was a member of the Continental Congress from Georgia and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton was the Superior Court Judge when he signed this petition. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |