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The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.

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Looking Back from the Sunset Land: Or, People Worth Knowing

Autobiographical memoir of Rev. N.R. Johnston recounting Covenanter ancestry, Presbyterian ministry, abolitionist convictions, Underground Railroad involvement, and missionary work.

Nathan Robinson Johnston ⬩ 1898

The History of the Church of God During the Period of Revelation

Preface/Introduction to a history of the Church in the Old Testament dispensation, affirming Holy Scripture as the sole, sufficient authority and explaining scope and method.

Charles Colcock Jones, Sr., Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1867

Indian Remains in Southern Georgia: Address Delivered Before the Georgia Historical Society, on Its Twentieth Anniversary, February 12th, 1859

1859 address surveying Indian remains in southern Georgia, describing Indian mounds—their location, form and antiquity—and urging preservation of native memorials and place-names.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1859

Obituary for Mrs. Ruth Berrien Jones

Obituary praising Mrs. K—R—Jones for her gentle character, consistent piety, and peaceful death in Savannah; her trust in Christ brings comfort and hope of reunion.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1861

Monumental Remains of Georgia

Survey of Georgia's Indian antiquities—shell mounds, burial tumuli, artifacts and settlement remains—documented and interpreted to preserve vanishing Native monuments and history.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1861

Thoughts on the Relations Between Church and State

Examines the Larger Catechism's definition of baptism as a sign and seal of union with Christ and surveys Mosaic moral, ceremonial, and civil laws to consider proper church–state relations.

Alfred Jones ⬩ 1890

Historical Sketch of the Chatham Artillery During the Confederate Struggle for Independence

Historical sketch of the Chatham Artillery: its organization, the January 1861 occupation of Fort Pulaski, and service in the Confederate struggle. Includes orders, rolls, and correspondence.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1867

Historical Sketch of Tomo-Chi-Chi, Mico of the Yamacraws

Sketch of Tomo-chi-chi, Mico of the Yamacraws, and his friendship with Oglethorpe in founding Georgia (1733). Covers settlement, treaties, Indian relations, and providential aid.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1868

Reminiscences of the Last Days, Death and Burial of General Henry Lee

Reminiscences of Gen. Henry Lee: his failing health, voyages to the West Indies, stay at Dungeness, and intended memoirs of Greene and Washington. Also records Florida naval operations and coastal anecdotes.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1870

Antiquities of the Southern Indians, Particularly of the Georgia Tribes

1873 survey of the antiquities, customs, and material culture of Southern Indian tribes (Creeks, Natchez, Cherokees, etc.), documenting mounds, artifacts, and rituals.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1873

The Siege of Savannah, in 1779

Translation and edition of a contemporaneous French journal by Count D'Estaing describing the 1779 Siege of Savannah, with introduction, notes, and a reproduced map.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1874

Sergeant William Jasper: An Address Delivered Before the Georgia Historical Society, in Savannah, Georgia, on the 3rd of January, 1876

1876 address by Charles C. Jones Jr. recounting Sergeant William Jasper's bravery and service in the Revolutionary War, especially the defense of Charleston.

Charles Colcock Jones, Jr. ⬩ 1876

Aboriginal Structures in Georgia

Detailed 1877 Smithsonian report on aboriginal stone mounds in Georgia: bird-shaped quartz tumuli in Putnam County and large temple/burial mounds on the Savannah River, with measurements and observations.