This collection contains handwritten copies and photocopies of original manuscripts from various institutions in London, England. Included are the will of Oglethorpe, correspondence regarding the settlement of Savannah, and records of business transactions.
Mr. George W. Jones DeRenne was instrumental in having the letter book hand copied from originals in the Public Record Office. It was published as "Collections of the Georgia Historical Society" (Savannah, 1873) III, 1-156. Mr. DeRenne also procured a manuscript copy of Oglethorpe's will. The remainders are photocopies of originals.