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| Size | 3.0 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 600 items) |
| Abstract | The collection contains scattered documents assembled by white lawyer and historical manuscripts and autograph collector Preston Davie. Documents are chiefly related to diplomatic efforts and military actions in the southeastern colonies during the American Revolutionary War and to politics during the early national period after the war. Early documents dating from the sixteenth, seventeenth, and early eighteenth centuries pertain to French, British, and Spanish colonies; the French and Indian War; land ownership in North Carolina and South Carolina; and colonialism in relationship to the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Creek Nation, Saponi Indian Tribe, and Tuscarora Nation. Several nineteenth-century items are related to the forced removal of people of the Cherokee Nation from their land and forced migration west on the Trail of Tears (1838-1839). A few items document enslavement of African Americans in the American South. |
| Creator | Davie, Preston, b. 1881. |
| Language | English |
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Biographical Information
Preston Davie (born 1881) of Louisville, Ky., and New York, N.Y., was a lawyer and collector of historical manuscripts and books chiefly relating to the history of the American South during the colonial, Revolutionary, and early national periods. He was a collateral descendent of William Richardson Davie (1756-1820), one of the founders of the University of North Carolina.
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The collection contains scattered and largely unrelated papers, many containing significant information on political and military affairs, others chiefly of interest as autographs, primarily relating to the South. The papers primarily address military activities during the American Revolutionary War and post-Revolutionary War politics. Other papers relate to French attempts at colonization in the 16th century, a letter of Admiral Gaspard de Coligny to Catherine de Medeci, documents of Charles IX, and an origninal grant from 1682 of 6,000 acres in South Carolina to John Smith, a sugar refiner in Surrey, England, 18th-century colonial history of the Carolinas, land and property, legal issues, and matters regarding relations with Native Americans. There are also a few papers related to enslavement of African Americans in the South. The Kershaw-Chesnut papers, 1751-1832, are a separate series of documents pertaining to lands in North and South Carolina acquired by the Kershaw and Chesnut families of South Carolina. Papers in the collection include letters, land grants, deeds and surveys, indentures, military orders, commissions, administrative documents, petitions, bills of sale, arrest warrants, and one volume.
A significant portion of the collection relates to the American Revolutionary War in the South, 1775-1883, particularly the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia. These include letters and other documents of military and civic leaders regarding administrative details, troop movements, supplies, and prisoners. A series of letters, 1774-1779, from John Pringle (1753-1843) of South Carolina discusses American Revolutionary diplomacy from Europe, and British attitudes toward the war (folders 59 and 104). Another series of letters relates to the siege and capture of Charleston, S.C., 1780. Three of these letters from Sir Henry Clinton to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding the terms of surrender are believed to have been written by Major John Andre, acting as aide to Clinton (folders 129-138). Other important letters include one from General Horatio Gates to General Nathanael Greene, 4 December 1780, written two days after he had been replaced by Greene, asking Greene for a court-martial to pass upon Gate's conduct at the Battle of Camden (folder 147); and a letter from William Smallwood, 6 December 1780, to General Greene, relating to Colonel William Washington's victory in the "Quaker Gun" battle with Colonel Ridgely and 112 Tory officers and men (folder 148)
Persons represented in the collection include: John Ashe (1720?-1781), Theodore Broughton, William Bull (1710-1791), Thomas Burke (circa 1747-1783), Richard Caswell (1729-1789), Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572), Christopher Gadsden (1724-1805), Horatio Gates (1728-1806), Alexander Gillon (1741-1794), James Glen (1701-1777), Nathanael Greene (1742-1786), Wade Hampton (1754-1835), Cornelius Harnett (1723-1781), Patrick Henry (1736-1799), William Howe (1732-1786), Allen Jones (1729-1793), Henry Laurens (1724-1792), John Laurens (1754-1782), John Alexander Lillington (1725-1786), Francis Marion (1732-1795), Alexander Martin (1740-1807), Abner Nash (1740-1786), Thomas Pinckney (1750-1828), Griffith Rutherford (1721-1805), John Rutledge (1739-1800), Jethro Sumner (1733-1785), Nicholas Trott (1663-1740), and William Tryon (1729-1788).
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Series 1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated.
Arrangement: chronological. Please note that numbers in parentheses refer to an initial arrangement of the materials which may be referenced in the original finding aid.
This series contains scattered and largely unrelated papers, many containing significant information on political and military affairs, others chiefly of interest as autographs, primarily relating to the South. The papers primarily address military activities during the American Revolutionary War and post-Revolutionary War politics. Other papers relate to French attempts at colonization in the 16th century, 18th-century colonial history of the Carolinas, land and property, legal issues, and matters regarding relations with Native American nations. There are a few papers related to enslavement of African Americans in the South, which include a list of people enslaved by Richard Cooper in 1756 (folder 31); a letter placing a value on enslaved people at a plantation in 1791 (folder 248) and a bill of sale for an enslaved woman named Diana in 1834 (folder 311). Papers include letters, land grants, deeds and surveys, indentures, military orders, commissions, administrative documents, petitions, bills of sale, arrest warrants, and one volume.
There are nine documents from the 16th and 17th century. Notable papers include a letter of Admiral Gaspard de Coligny to Catherine de Medeci; documents of Charles IX; and an origninal grant from 1682 of 6,000 acres in South Carolina to John Smith, a sugar refiner in Surrey, England, bearing the seals and signatures of the Earl of Shaftsbury, the Earl of Craven, the Earl of Bathe signing for Lord Carteret, and Sir Peter Colleton.
A significant portion of the collection relates to the American Revolutionary War in the South, 1775-1883, particularly the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia. These include letters and other documents of military and civic leaders regarding administrative details, troop movements, supplies, and prisoners. A series of letters, 1774-1779, from John Pringle (1753-1843) of South Carolina discusses American Revolutionary diplomacy from Europe, and British attitudes toward the war (folders 59 and 104). Another series of letters relates to the siege and capture of Charleston, S.C., 1780. Three of these letters from Sir Henry Clinton to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding the terms of surrender are believed to have been written by Major John Andre, acting as aide to Clinton (folders 129-138). Other important letters include one from General Horatio Gates to General Nathanael Greene, 4 December 1780, written two days after he had been replaced by Greene, asking Greene for a court-martial to pass upon Gate's conduct at the Battle of Camden (folder 147); and a letter from William Smallwood, 6 December 1780, to General Greene, relating to Colonel William Washington's victory in the "Quaker Gun" battle with Colonel Ridgely and 112 Tory officers and men (folder 148)
Persons represented in this series include: John Ashe (1720?-1781), Theodore Broughton, William Bull (1710-1791), Thomas Burke (circa 1747-1783), Richard Caswell (1729-1789), Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572), Christopher Gadsden (1724-1805), Horatio Gates (1728-1806), Alexander Gillon (1741-1794), James Glen (1701-1777), Nathanael Greene (1742-1786), Wade Hampton (1754-1835), Cornelius Harnett (1723-1781), Patrick Henry (1736-1799), William Howe (1732-1786), Allen Jones (1729-1793), Henry Laurens (1724-1792), John Laurens (1754-1782), John Alexander Lillington (1725-1786), Francis Marion (1732-1795), Alexander Martin (1740-1807), Abner Nash (1740-1786), Thomas Pinckney (1750-1828), Griffith Rutherford (1721-1805), John Rutledge (1739-1800), Jethro Sumner (1733-1785), Nicholas Trott (1663-1740), and William Tryon (1729-1788).
| Folder 1a |
Original finding aid #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 1a |
| Folder 1 |
List of manuscripts donated, 1958 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 1 |
| Folder 2 |
Letter patent, Lyon 1560, granted by King Charles IX of France (1) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 2Letter patent granting to Germain Camyan, prison governor, annual sum to be passed to treasury accounts. |
| Folder 3 |
Letter of Admiral Gaspard de Coligny to Catherine de Medici, 12 March 1562 (2) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 3Letter denying complicity on Coligny's role in an assassination. |
| Folder 4 |
Charles IX, King of France, circa 1560-1574 (3) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 4 |
| Folder 5 |
Charles IX, 1568 (3) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 5Vellum document ordering an accounting to Sieur de Montal for the sum of 1250 livres. |
| Folder 6 |
Francis Walsingham, June 1578 (4) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 6Letter to Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland. |
| Folder 7 |
Lord Leicester, November 1586 (5) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 7Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Diplomatic communication in French signed by Lord Leicester concerning remonstrance of the estates of the Low Countries against encroachments of Spain. Includes four mezzotint engravings of him. |
| Folder 8 |
Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, 29 December 1592 (6A) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 8Official document. |
| Folder 9 |
George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, 27 September 1668 (6B) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 9Order for delivery of two wagons to Lieutenant Colonel Grey, for baggage and arms. |
| Folder 10 |
Folder 10 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 10 |
| Oversize Paper OP-3406/1a |
Lord Proprietors of Carolina, 20 June 1682 (7a) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OP-3406/1aTwo original vellum documents, lease and release, granting 6,000 acres in Carolina to Landgrave John Smith of Surrey, Refiner, and his wife Anne. Signatures and seals of Earl of Craven and Earl of Bathe signing for Lord Carteret, and Sir Peter Colleton. This grant covers the Medway Plantation in South Carolina. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/1b |
Certificate of Lord Montagu, 5 September 1772 (7) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/1bAttests to the correctness of copies of indentures conveying the same tract of land from the 1682 grant from Anne Smith to nephew John Smith, 1 December 1709; also by John Smith to Joseph Boone, 20 November 1711. |
| Folder 11 |
William III to the governor of Virginia, 2 February 1700 (257) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 11Letter sent in the name of the king, signed by James Vernon, to the governor of Virginia directing that all pirates be sent to England for trial, and instructing him to notify the governors of North Carolina and South Carolina. |
| Folder 12 |
Folder 12 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 12 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/2 |
Petition to Queen Anne, 24 April 1707 (8) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/2Petition to Queen Anne by members of the House of Commons of South Carolina to consider address agreed upon before House was summarily dissolved by the governor. Signatures are John Ashe, Thomas Jones, David Davis, James Witter, John Pendarvis, Thomas Grimball, John Raven, John Honone, William Casper, Jno. Wright, Ja. Cochran, Jno. Fenwicke, Thos. Nairne, Jonth. Drake, Tho. Lynch, Samuel Eveleigh, Geo. Smith, Robert Stanwick, William Beker, Tho. Smith, Jos. Morton, Robert Stevens, John Strode, and William Elliott. |
| Folder 13 |
Edmund Jenings, 1708 (258) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 13Two letters to "My Lord" in England, sending reports as president of the Council of Virginia, refererring to French privateers, alliances and trade with people of the Saponi Indian Tribe, disputes with the Tuscarora Nation, and North Carolina Quakers. |
| Folder 14 |
Viscount Stormont, 9 March 1709 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 14Letter to Mr. Hamilton, introducing Duke of Braganca. |
| Folder 15 |
Alexander Spotswood, 27 February 1711 (259) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 15Letter from Alexander Spotswood of Williamsburg, Va., to someone in a neighboring colony, probably New York, about reimbursement for money advanced by Spotswood, war with the Tuscarora Nation in North Carolina, John Barnwell of South Carolina, and his differences with the Virginia Assembly. |
| Folder 16 |
Robert Daniell, governor of South Carolina, 20 July 1714-19 October 1714 (10A) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 16Series of documents signed by Judge Robert Daniell. 20 July 1714, warrant for arrest of Samuel Masters Cooper; 5 October 1714, warrant arrest of Lewis Lansaco; 15 October 1714, attachment of goods; 19 October 1714, attachment of goods for debt. |
| Folder 17 |
Charles Craven, 1714-1715 (9) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 172 February 1714, grant to Joseph Boone and survey attested by Thomas Broughton, surveyor general of South Carolina; 4 February 1714, Grant of one town lot in New London, Colleton County, S.C., to Joseph Boone; 12 October 1715, affidavit attested by Craven. |
| Folder 18 |
Charles Craven, 12 October 1715 (10B) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 18Affidavit attested by Craven. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/3 |
South Carolina, 1715-1716 (11) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/3Grant to Catherine Lapostre of 100 acres in Barkeley County, S.C., with certificate of survey attached |
| Folder 19 |
Nicholas Trott, 1725 (12) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 19Blank attachment signed by Nicholas Trott as chief justice of South Carolina. Also included is undated manuscript ascribed to Trott, on proper swearing of witnesses, oaths of allegiance and fealty. |
| Folder 20 |
Carolina royalties, 25 July 1729 (13A) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 20Order for surrender of 22,500 pounds from Carolina royalties, etc. Signed by by R. Walpole, Geo. Doddington, and William Clayton. |
| Folder 21 |
"Memorial and Representation" from General Assembly of South Carolina, 9 April 1734 (13B) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 21Document addressed to King George II requesting protection for the British colony from French colonies, Choctaw Nation, and Creek Nation. Signed by President Thomas Broughton, Speaker Paul Jenys, and Governor Robert Johnson. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/4a |
Thomas Broughton, 3 December 1736 (14) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/4aDocument signed by Governor Thomas Broughton of South Carolina, and members of the Council: Arthur Middleton, James Kinlock, Robert Wright, John Fenwick, Joseph Wragg, and Thomas Waring. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/4b |
Conveyance: South Carolina, 22 September 1737 (15) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/4bConveyance of land in Berkeley County, S.C., from Thomas Smith to Joseph Hurst. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/4c |
Deed: Charles Codner, 5 January 1739 (16) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/4cDeed to Thomas Arkin of Craven County, S.C. |
| Folder 22 |
Daily Gazetteer of London, 10 June 1740 (16B) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 22London Daily Gazetteer containing news from Charleston, S.C., about the attack on St. Augustine in Spanish Florida by South Carolina and Georgia troops under Oglethorpe and refers to a "large Body of Indians," who were likely people of the Creek Nation and Chickasaw Nations, and Uchee Band. |
| Folder 23 |
North Carolina colonial currency, 4 April 1748-1780 (17) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 23North Carolina colonial currency. Original of 1748 currency transferred to North Carolina Collection Gallery in 1997. Currency from 1780 is one of each: $50.00, $100.00, and $250.00 |
| Folder 24 |
James Graeme, 1 January 1750 (18) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 24Warrant for arrest of Mathew Beard signed by Graeme as chief justice of Charleston, S.C. Related item in folder 26. |
| Folder 25 |
James Glen, 3 May 1751 (19) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 25Appointment of administrator signed by Glen, governor of South Carolina, and William Pinckney. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/5 |
James Glen, 6 November 1751 (20) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/5Grant of 350 acres in Craven County, S.C., to John Collins with attached certificate of survey. |
| Folder 26 |
James Graeme, 2 June 1752 (21) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 26Warrent for arrest of Richard Saunders, signed by Graeme as chief justice of Charleston, S.C. Related item in folder 24. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/6 |
James Graeme, 18 August 1752 (22) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/6Commission authorizing Robert Stiell to take deposition of Esther Seawright regarding sale of property by William Seawright to James Michie. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/7 |
Alexander Stewart, 5 April 1753 (23) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/7Court of Chancery, Charleston, S.C. Appointment of John Harleston, Daniel Huger, Francis Lejeau, and Samuel Thomas as board of four to settle estate of John Paget. |
| Folder 27 |
James Wright, 4 October 1753 (279) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 27Receipt for Wright's salary as attorney general of Georgia. |
| Folder 28 |
Robert Dinwiddie, 13 June 1755 (260) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 28Robert Dinwiddie, governor of Virginia, to Governor Horatio Sharpe of Maryland, Fort Duquesne expedition, recruiting and appropriations for the French and Indian War. |
| Folder 29 |
Estate of Robert Johnson, 16 August 1755 (280) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 29Notice of appointment of appraisers of the estate of Robert Johnson, ship carpenter, and oath taken by the appraisers, with their signatures, including that of William Erven, later governor of Georgia. |
| Folder 30 |
William Bull, 7 October 1755 (24) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 30Summons attested by William Bull, justice of South Carolina. |
| Folder 31 |
John Reynolds, 31 October 1755-1 September 1756 (281) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 31Three autographs of John Reynolds, colonial governor of Georgia. 31 October 1755, appointing appraisers for estate of Aimie Prunieres; 8 May 1756, appointment for estate of Richard Cooper, and "Inventory of the goods, chattels of Rich Cooper," which includes a list of enslaved people; 1 September 1756, copy of the will of Patrick Clark and the affidavit of one witness, John Tinley, made before Reynolds. |
| Folder 32 |
William Henry Lyttelton, 6 July 1756 (25) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 32Lyttelton was governor of South Carolina. Affidavit regarding supplies for His Majesty's ships. |
| Folder 33 |
Henry Ellis, 19 August 1757-7 October 1760 (282) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 33Five autographs of Henry Ellis, governor of Georgia. 19 August 1757, appointment of appraisers for estate of Richard Miller; 6 December 1757, warrant for 300 acres for Richard Scruggs, with attached survey; 1 November 1759, appointment of appraisers for estate of John Peter Port; 3 September 1760, warrant for 150 acres at Midway to Daniel Donovan; 7 October 1760, warrant for 50 acres to David Dicks. |
| Folder 34 |
Folder 34 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 34 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/8 |
Richard Cumberland, 12 June 1759 (26) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/8Letters patent to Richard Cumberland as provost marshall of South Carolina to succeed Thomas Lowndes and Hugh Watson, deceased. Issued by command of, but not signed by, George II. |
| Folder 35 |
George III, 30 June 1760 (27) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 35Salary warrant of George III authorizing payment to Arthur Dobbs, governor of North Carolina, of 1,000 pounds per year from duties in lieu of same payment formerly made from quit rents of the province. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/9 |
William Simpson, 24 July 1761 (28) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/9William Simpson was chief justice of South Carolina. Document conveying land from Mathew Cross and his wife to Sarah Bonneau of St. Thomas. |
| Folder 36 |
Marmaduke Jones, 1761-1762 (29) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 36Two pages removed from original minute book of the Superior Court, Wilmington, N.C., signed by Chief Justice Charles Berry, Stephen Dewey and Marmaduke Jones; records appointment of Jones and Jaspar Charlton as justices of the Supreme Court. |
| Folder 37 |
Thomas Stevens, 16 March 1762 (30) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 37Letter to Thomas Hancock of Boston, Mass. |
| Folder 38 |
Charles Skinner, 6 July 1762 (31) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 38Warrant for arrest of Thomas Little, also signed by J. Rutledge. |
| Folder 39 |
Lord Egremont, 10 July 1762 (32) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 39Letter from Attorney General Lord Egremont to Governor Sharpe of Maryland, censuring the Assembly for its failure to provide supplies requisitioned by the King. |
| Folder 40 |
Lord William Campbell, 10 October 1762 (33) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 40Naval instructions by Lord William Campbell, governor of South Carolina. |
| Folder 41 |
William Keppel, 13 August 1763 (33b) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 41William Keppel, British officer, to William Adams, regarding military affairs and troops going to Ireland. |
| Folder 42 |
William Tryon, Governor of North Carolina, 8 May 1765 (34) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 42Commission of John McKildo as Sheriff of Tyrel County, N.C. |
| Folder 43 |
Folder 43 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 43 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/10 |
South Carolina Indenture, 27 July 1765 (35) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/10Deed of land from Henry Dongworth to Joseph Kershaw of 100 acres owned by Dongworth under original grant of 1761. |
| Folder 44 |
William Tryon, 2 September 1765 (36) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 44Appointment of Reverend James Reed as rector of Christ Church, Craven County. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/11 |
William Bull, 16 May 1766-3 April 1775 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/11Governor William Bull of South Carolina, grant of land in Craven County, S.C., to Joseph Kershaw, with attached certificate of survey; conveyances to Aaron Loocock, John English, John Cantey, John King, Thomas English, John Sutton, James Hinds, and William Scott. |
| Folder 45 |
James Wright, 18 December 1766 (283) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 45Appraisal document. |
| Folder 46 |
Thomas Polk, 15 January 1767 (290) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 46Signature as witness of Richard Buckelew being bound to Henry Eustace McCulloh in North Carolina Province. |
| Folder 47 |
James Wright, 10 June 1767 (283) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 47Appointment of appraisers for estate of Thomas Hogg. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/12 |
Lord Montagu, 20 August 1767-28 November 1771 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/12Grant of land in Craven County, S.C. to William Randols, with attached certificate of survey; conveyances to Eleanor Thomson, John Cantey, Charles Ogelvie, Alex Brodie, and John Payne. |
| Folder 48 |
Lord Montagu, 17 October 1767 (39) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 48Petition for guardianship. |
| Folder 49 |
Folder 49 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 49 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/13 |
South Carolina Indenture, 7 November 1768 (40) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/13Deed of land from James Carson to James Chestnut, Craven County. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/14 |
William Tryon, November 1768-16 December 1769 (41) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/14Pay certificates of Edward Vail and William Branch as members of the North Carolina Assembly from Chowan. Endorsed on back by Governor William Tryon of North Carolina; 6 December 1768, warrant for payment to Robert Harris, colonel of the Granville Battalion, of allowance as officer on public service at Hillsborough; 16 December 1769, grant of land to Richard Caswell in Dobbs County. |
| Folder 50 |
James Wright, will of Ludwig Neidman, 18 October 1769 (283) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 50Appointment of appraisers for the estate of John Mayer. |
| Folder 51 |
Folder 51 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 51 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/15 |
South Carolina Indenture, 1 February 1771 (42) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/15Indenture covering transfer of 660 acres in Granville County. |
| Folder 52 |
Earl of Hillsborough, 3 July 1771 (291) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 52Earl of Hillsborough, Whitehall, transmitting to the deputy governor of Pennsylvania documents disallowing law passed by the colonial legislature. |
| Folder 53 |
James Habersham, 2 September 1771 (284) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 53Autographs of James Habersham. |
| Folder 54 |
James Habersham, 21 October 1771 (284) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 54Appointment of appraisers for the estate of John Gionovole, with attached inventor and appraisal. |
| Folder 55 |
Sir Peter Chester, Governor of West Florida, 1 September 1772 (43) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 55Land grant to John Falconer with attached certificate of survey. |
| Folder 56 |
Robert Howe, 9 March 1773 (44) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 56Jo. Martin's order to pay Captain Robert Howe for garrisoning Fort Johnston. |
| Folder 57 |
Folder 57 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 57 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/16 |
Alexander Gillon, 19 May 1773 (45) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/16Charleston, S.C., indenture signed by Albert Smith and Alexander Gillon, exectutors of the estate of Richard Beresford. |
| Folder 58 |
Jethro Sumner, 21 August 1773 (46) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 58Receipt to William Branch, high sheriff of Halifax County, N.C., for two men charged with felonies in Bute County, N.C., Signed by Sumner as sheriff of Bute. See related items in folders 66, 144, and 146. |
| Folder 59 |
John Pringle, 30 July 1774-7 August 1775 (47) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 59Letters from John Pringle of Charleston, S.C., to William Tilghman of Philadelphia, Pa. Letters dated 30 July 1774-13 December 1774 written from Charleston and centers of political situation, mentioning names of members of the South Carolina Continental Congress: Thomas Lynch, Henry Middleton, John Rutledge, Christopher Gadsen, and Edwward Rutledge. Letters from 22 April 1775-7 August 1775 are written from London, England, and focus on England's views and reactions to armed conflict with Americans. See related item in folder 104. |
| Folder 60 |
William Manning, 16 January 1775 (48) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 60Letters to Henry Laurens of Charleston, S.C. from his agent William Manning in London, England, dated 16 January 1775-21 March 1776, that gives his account of political developments in London and attitudes of various important individuals toward the American colonies. |
| Folder 61 |
William Houston, governor of Georgia, 15 July 1775 (285) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 61Receipt to Couper & Telfair for funds, and duplicates. |
| Folder 62 |
Folder 62 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 62 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/17 |
William Campbell, governor of South Carolina, 28 July 1775 (49) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/17Grant of land in Camden to Thomas Singleton, with attached certificate of survey. |
| Folder 63 |
John Laurens, 4 September 1775 (50) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 63Letter to Laurens's father regarding the political situation in England, expressing desire to return home for public service, and describing English schools which he is considering for his son. See related item in folder 77. |
| Folder 64 |
Pennyslvania Evening Post, 1775-1776 (51) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 64Series of newspapers from 13 April 1775-28 May 1776, containing military news, including news from Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. |
| Folder 65 |
Charles Lee, 13 April 1776 (261) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 65Charles Lee of Williamsburg, Va., to the Committee of Safety of North Carolina, regarding equipment and troops. |
| Folder 66 |
Jethro Sumner, 30 May 1776 (52) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 66Bute County, N.C., letter to Colonel John Floyd, Fincastle County, Va. Delivered warrant from Lord Dunmore for 2,000 acres in Fincastle to Mr. Wm. Russell on 19 March 1774 with five pounds of Virginia money and draft on Robert Turnbull or Charles Duncan of Hanford, Va., for balance of fees. Russell was never heard from, and letter asks that Floyd attend to survey, and that he will gladly pay an extra fee for a good location. See related items in folders 58, 144, and 146. |
| Folder 67 |
General James Moore, 24 June 1776 (53) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 67Letter to Cornelius Harnett, president of the Council of Safety, asking that militia under General Ashe be added to his force or removed to prevent friction. Related letter in folder 73. |
| Folder 68 |
James Alexander, 3 September 1776 (54) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 68Charlotte Town, Mecklenburg County, S.C. Letter to Alexander's aunt, Mrs. Mary Cox in Baltimore, Md. Alexander discusses the siege of Charleston, S.C., and his roles as school teacher and soldier. |
| Folder 69 |
Henry Laurens, 8 September 1776 (55) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 69Laurens, writing from Charleston, S.C., to his brother James Laurens in London, England, expressing sorrow at change due "wicked and misinformed administration." |
| Folder 70 |
John Matthews, 17 September 1776 (56) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 70Warrant for arrest of Alexander Cameron. |
| Folder 71 |
John Rutledge, 20 November 1776 (57) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 71Rutledge was governor of South Carolina. Unsigned and unsealed privateer commission. Related items in folders 84, 116, and 124. |
| Folder 72 |
Archibald Bullock, 22 November 1776-13 February 1777 (286) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 72Autographs of Archibald Bullock, governor of Georgia. 22 November 1776, will of Mary Powell and affidavit of one of the witnesses before Bullock; 15 January 1777, appointment of appraisers for estate of John Davis; 13 February 1777, appointment of John Wereat and William Erven to administer oath of probate to witnesses of Patrick Mackay's will. |
| Folder 73 |
James Moore, 1 April 1777 (58) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 73Letter to Governor Richard Caswell of North Carolina regarding troop movements. See related item in folder 67. |
| Folder 74 |
Richard Caswell, 10 July 1777 (59) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 74Letter from Caswell, governor of North Carolina, to Major William Davidson, deploring lack of discipline and ordering removal of forces to Halifax leaving one officer of each company for recruiting services; expects money for bounty and pay to arrive from Philadelphia, Pa.; tells of engagement at Brunswick and retreat of British at Amboy. See related items in folders 94 and 110. |
| Folder 75 |
Thomas Burke, 22 July 1777 (60) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 75Letter to Governor Caswell of North Carolina reporting battle of Ticonderoga and giving news of General Howe and General Washington. See related items in folders 81, 83 and |
| Folder 76 |
John White, 30 August 1777 (61) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 76Letter giving instructions regarding orders for supplies. See related items in folders 92 and 114. |
| Folder 77 |
John Laurens, 1778 (72) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 77Letter to DuPonceau written in English, German, French, Latin, Greek, Italian, and Spanish. See related item in folder 63. |
| Folder 78 |
Bond of John Rains, privateer, 6 January 1778 (287) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 78Bond signed by Samuel Elbert, Joseph Clay, Edward Telfain, James Habersham, and John Rains to Governor John Adam Treutlen of Georgia, as security covering application for letters of marque and reprisal, to act as a privateer against British shipping. Rains was probably the master of the ship. |
| Folder 79 |
Hezekiah Alexander, 16 February 1778 (62) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 79Signature as witness to will of James Orr of Mecklenberg. |
| Folder 80 |
Cornelius Harnett, 20 March 1778 (63) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 80Letter to Governor Caswell of North Carolina regarding shortage of provisions for army. |
| Folder 81 |
Thomas Burke, 21 May 1778 (64) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 81Agreement with William O'Neal and Co. to purchase 30 horses. See related items in folders 75, 83, and 180. |
| Folder 82 |
Patrick Henry and Thomas Madison, 3 June 1778 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 82Agreement regarding land. |
| Folder 83 |
Thomas Burke, July 1788 (66) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 83Letter to Elbridge Gerry regarding treaty of alliance with France, inability of England to continue the war, and his vision of the greatness of the United States. See related items in folders 75, 81, and 180. |
| Folder 84 |
John Rutledge, 9 July 1778 (65) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 84Letter to Benjamin Franklin introducing Mr. Gillen. Includes two engravings of Rutledge. See related items in folders 71, 116, and 124. |
| Folder 85 |
F. Prosser, 5 September 1778 (292) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 85Letter to Patrick Henry, enclosing 1,000 pounds to be turned over to state treasury. |
| Folder 86 |
Rawlins Lowndes, 16 September 1778 (67) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 86Letter to Thos. Young regarding administration of oath of allegiance and forfeiture of estates. |
| Folder 87 |
Barth Dondridge and Walter Coles, 23 October 1778 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 87Binding document signed by Dondridge and Coles. |
| Folder 88 |
Ephraim Blaine, 2 November 1778 (294) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 88Ephraim Blaine of Philadelphia, Pa., to John L. Howell regarding purchase of grain "on acct. of the public." |
| Folder 89 |
John Ashe, 17 December 1778 (68) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 89Letter to John Court directing him to proceed to Charleston, S.C., with pork purchased by Thomas Amis, contractor for Wilmington District for use of North Carolina troops raised to aid South Carolina and Georgia. See related item in folder 121. |
| Folder 90 |
Griffith Rutherford, 20 December 1778 (69) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 90Letter from Brigadier General Rutherford, at camp near Ten Miles House, to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding his plan to advance his command nearer headquarters in order to find a better place for encampment. |
| Folder 91 |
Isaac Huger, 29 December 1778 (70) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 91Return of officers and men of 3rd and 5th Regiments of South Carolina, commanded by Huger, and of the Carolina Corps of Artillery, commanded by Colonel Owen Roberts, missing after the Battle of Savannah. |
| Folder 92 |
Colonel John White, 31 December 1778 (71) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 92Return of officers, men, guns, ammunition, and small arms on ten war vessels commanded by White. See related items in folders 76 and 114. |
| Folder 93 |
General Stephen Bull, 22 January 1779 (73) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 93Letter to General Lincoln sending deposition of prisoner regarding British plans to attack Fort Lyttleton, Beaufort, and the Island of Port Royal. He describes positions, indicates defense available and asks Lincoln's opinion and orders. See related item in folder 98. |
| Folder 94 |
Richard Caswell, 23 February 1779 (74) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 94Receipt for tax money paid by sheriff of Beaufort, N.C. See related items in folders 74 and 110. |
| Folder 95 |
Peter Timothy, 5 March 1779 (75) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 95Timothy was a printer from Charleston, S.C. Letter regards sending papers and requesting his correspondent to reply in kind; late Antigua, St. Kitts, English, Irish, and Scotch papers which fell into his hands by capture. |
| Folder 96 |
John Habersham, 7 March 1779 (288) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 96Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln informing him of the escape of two American officers who broke parole, asking for their return to the British. |
| Folder 97 |
Colonel J.C. Senf, 7 April 1779 (77) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 97Letter from Senf in Camp Orangeburgh to Colonel Grimke in General Lincoln's camp. Letter is personal, but contains comments on military events as well. |
| Folder 98 |
Stephen Bull, 10 April 1779 (76) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 98Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln giving report of his own command and also news secured from British deserters. See related item in folder 93. |
| Folder 99 |
Thomas Pinckney, 18 April 1779 (78) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 99Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding exchange of prisoner and cautioning officers not to ride alone for fear of retaliations by a deserter. |
| Folder 100 |
General Andrew Williamson, 24 April 1779 (79) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 100Letter from camp near Adams Ferry to General Benjamin Lincoln reporting strength and plans of British troops in the Carolinas. See related item in folder 102. |
| Folder 101 |
Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh, 30 April 1779 (80) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 101Personal letter written from Camp Middlebrook to Henry Laurens. Letter tells of Washington's plans to send him south, his views on colonial policies concerning American Indians, and reports of military action around "Shruesbury." Photograph of McIntosh's grave is included. |
| Folder 102 |
General Andrew Williamson, 1 May 1779 (81) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 102Letter from camp near Adams Ferry to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding prisoners and funds for "secret service." See related item in folder 100. |
| Folder 103 |
Charles Alexander and James Alexander, 9 June 1779 (83) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 103Signatures on a bond. |
| Folder 104 |
John Pringle, 20 June 1779 (84) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 104Letter written from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, to unknown recipient. Letter discusses successes of American privateers, attitudes of various U.S. delegates regarding him, and travel plans. See related item in folder 59. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/18 |
William Thomson, 25 June 1779 (82) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/18Deed to Robert Pringle of land in South Carolina, on north side of Congaree River. |
| Folder 105 |
Allen Jones, 1 July 1779 (85) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 105"A general return of the Halifax Brigade." |
| Folder 106 |
General Benjamin Lincoln, 9 July 1779 (86) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 106Letter from Charleston, S.C., to delegates from Massachusetts Bay to Continental Congress. Lincoln, fearing another attack on St. Augustine, asks delegates what they can do to assist. See related items in folders 138 and 190. |
| Folder 107 |
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 22 July 1779 (87) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 107Letter to General Lincoln sending captured letter and prisoners. |
| Folder 108 |
Robert Howe, 30 July 1779 (88) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 108Letter to Henry Laurens thanking him for letter and saying he is marching to Ridgefield. Includes engraving of Howe. |
| Folder 109 |
Allen Jones, 7 August 1779 (90) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 109Letter to North Carolina Governor Richard Caswell, advising six British officers broke parole and escaped, and that the men were in poor condition, too ill to guard the prisoners. |
| Folder 110 |
Richard Caswell, 8 August 1779 (89) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 110Letter to Governor Rutledge adivising North Carolina Continental troops marching to upper part of South Carolina number only 300. Militia is drafted but is held on call subject to governor's orders. Also includes instructions as to time, route and provision supply of march. See related items in folders 74 and 94. |
| Folder 111 |
Jonathan Bryan, 20 August 1779 (91) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 111Letter to John Houstown of South Carolina. Bryon is on parole in Long Island, N.Y., and is anxious for news from South Carolina. |
| Folder 112 |
George Melven, 25 August 1779 (92) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 112Sends letter by Mr. Carpenter who recently escaped from Savannah, and his account of the British troops there. |
| Folder 113 |
Thomas Rutledge, 25 September 1779 (93) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 113Letter regarding rice supply for Count D'Estaing, mentioning vessels in harbor and where supplies are stored and expected. Think salt and rum should be purchased in Savannah and is sending Mr. McCullough to discuss the matter. See related item in folder 136. |
| Folder 114 |
John White, 1 October 1779 (94) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 114Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln recounting capture of 141 prisoners, receipt of latter attested in Lincoln's hand on letter. See related items in folders 76 and 92. |
| Folder 115 |
Augustine Prevost, 10 October 1779 (95) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 115British General Prevost to General Benjamin Lincoln relating to truce with the Count D'Estaing to search swamp for wounded and to the exchange of prisoners. |
| Folder 116 |
John Rutledge, 1 December 1779 (96) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 116Affidavit of Phillip Smith, executor of the estate of James Skirving, Jr., regarding African American hire for work at batteries of Chapman's Bluff and Field's Bluff on February and March of 1779, attested by James Skriving. See related items in folders 84 and 124. |
| Folder 117 |
Colonel John Hamilton-Captain W. Jackson, 3 December 1779 (97) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 117Agreement between Colonel John Hamilton, commissioner appoionted by Major General Prevost and Captain W. Jackson, aide to General Benjamin Lincoln, that Captain Espey can be exchanged for nine British prisoners whose parole had been delivered to Colonel Hamilton. |
| Folder 118 |
Rancis Marion, 9 December 1799 (98) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 118Letter reporting capture of prisoners, refusal to grant flag of truce to citizens who wish to pass through the lines unless they have the permission of the governor, desertion of his waggoner and lack of clothing and food, men doing field duty without shoes. See related items in folders 126, 164, and 188. |
| Folder 119 |
Alexander Lillington, 18 December 1779 (99) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 119Letter to Governor Richard Caswell of North Carolina, reporting the failure of all colonels except Colonel Rhoads to provide properly for their men, and asking the governor's assistance. See related item in folder 125. |
| Folder 120 |
Major Alexander Noble, 18 December 1779 (100) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 120Letter written from camp at Two Sister's Ferry to General Moultrie reporting his arrival with 34 men of Colonel Picken's regiment, with more men expected. |
| Folder 121 |
John Ashe, 23 December 1779 (101) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 121Letter written from Camp Butlers Creek to General Lincoln reporting delay due to lack of provisions and plans to proceed to McBean Creek as soon as his command has been fed. See related item in folder 89. |
| Folder 122 |
Patrick Henry, 23 December 1779, and undated (263) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 122Memorandum of account with Samuel Beale, who paid 3,000 pound to Mr. Lomax in settlement of Henry's bond to Lomax. Undated letter from David Ross to Henry sending money for hiring enslaved people and asking Henry's support as a candidate for the legislature from Fluvanna County. |
| Folder 123 |
Robert Heriot, 30 December 1779 (102) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 123Letter to Rutledge asking that cannon and stores be sent by coasting vessel commanded by Joseph Immanuel; send report of deserters held in jail; Captain Davis to be relieved by another artillery officer. |
| Folder 124 |
John Rutledge, 1 January 1780 (103) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 124Certificate of service of Edward Lloyd in Fourth Continental Regiment of South Carolina. See related items in folders 71, 84 and 116. |
| Folder 125 |
General John Alexander Lillington, 13 January 1780 (104) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 125Letter probably written to governor of South Carolina regarding travel to Charleston to join South Carolina and Georgia Troops. He writes that his men are poorly equipped and they are without funds. He has heard there is smallpox in Charleston and if so, he will not take his men in. See related item in folder 119. |
| Folder 126 |
General Francis Marion, 13 January 1780 (105) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 126Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding possibility of attacking enemy posts, gives location and strength of each post, mentions presence of Cherokee people and enslaved people near posts, and mentions lack of horses and wagons. See related items in folders 118, 164, and 188. |
| Folder 127 |
Lord Rawdon, Earl of Moira, 23 January 1780 (106) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 127Letter regarding enlisting of New Jersey men in British army. See related items in folders 157 and 176. |
| Folder 128 |
Samuel Elbert, 3 February 1780 (289) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 128Receipt for brigadier general's subsistence allowance. |
| Folder 129 |
D. Horry, 9 February 1780 (107) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 129Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln at Charleston, S.C., telling of the arrival of British vessels headed to Charleston and related military news. |
| Folder 130 |
Samuel Huntington, 6 March 1780 (108) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 130Letter from president of Continental Congress to General Benjamin Lincoln commanding at Charleston, S.C., announcing Congress will aid him in defense of Charleston and the Southern states. |
| Folder 131 |
General B. Wallace, 9 March 1780 (109) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 131Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln at Charleston, S.C., reporting position of enemy. |
| Folder 132 |
Siege of Charleston, S.C., 27 March 1780-26 April 1780, and undated (110a) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 132Letters and documents related to the siege and capture of Charleston, S.C., and the aftermath. 27 March 1780, Minutes of Council, held by General Benjamin Lincoln, to consider evacuation of Fort Moultrie; 26 April 1780, Minutes of Council to consider evacuation of Charleston; undated manuscript of Colonel Laumoy, "Memorial Concerning the Safety of the State of South Carolina in General and Charleston in Particular." |
| Folder 133 |
Sir Henry Clinton, 21 April 1780-11 May 1780 (110b) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 133Three letters from Sir Henry Clinton to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding terms of surrender of Charleston. |
| Folder 134 |
Christopher Gadsden, 5 May 1780 (111) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 134Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln enclosing resolve of Council regarding exemption from military duty of firement, and reports on quantities of provisions in private hands. |
| Folder 135 |
Sir Henry Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot, 12 May 1780 (110c) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 135Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding a meeting between Major Andre and Colonel Ternant. |
| Folder 136 |
Thomas Rutledge, 13 May 1780 (110d) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 136Letter to General Benjamin Lincoln regarding surrender of Charleston being imputed to Rutledge because he failed to supply the army with provisions, especially salt. He reviews the situation from the time he was appointed commissary and believes Lincoln understands and approves his execution of that duty. See related item in folder 113. |
| Folder 137 |
Charleston generals, 19 May 1780 (110e) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 137Protest to General Benjamin that General Clinton is not carrying out terms of Capituation Agreement. Signed by Brigadier Generals Moultrie, Woodford, Scott, and McIntosh. Also includes engraving of McIntosh. |
| Folder 138 |
General Benjamin Lincoln, 22 May 1780 (110F) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 138Letter to General Lachlen McIntosh assuring him no complaint of his conduct has been made by the army, and adding his own appreciation of McIntosh's conduct as an officer in his department. See related items in folders 106 and 190. |
| Folder 139 |
Wade Hampton, 10 June circa 1780 (112) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 139Fragmentary letter to Major General Greene reporting several murders on the road from Granby to Ninety-Six and Augusta |
| Folder 140 |
Joseph Horry, 18 June 1780 (113) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 140Note for ten guineas in favor of Jacob Road. |
| Folder 141 |
Abner Nash, 4 September 1780 (115) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 141Letter to Brigadier General Jethro Sumner urging him to leave Ramsey's and advising him regarding food and troops. See related item in folder 143. |
| Folder 142 |
Lord Cornwallis, 5 September 1780 (114) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 142Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Clarke, commanding His Majesty's troops in Georgia and east Florida, giving orders and telling of success of British at Camden, also stating his intention to march immediately into North Carolina. See related item in folder 155. |
| Folder 143 |
Abner Nash, 13 September, 1780 (116) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 143Letter to Brigadier General Jethro Sumner to proceed at once with troops to Charlotte to join the forces there. See related item in folder 141. |
| Folder 144 |
Jethro Sumner, 1 October 1780 (117) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 144Writing from camp at McGoon's Creek to Hon. John Penn regarding campaign around Charlotte and Guilford Court House. Also writes about troublesome volunteers whose enlistment is up and Tories. See related items in folders 58, 66, and 146. |
| Folder 145 |
Alexander Martin, 13 October 1780 (118) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 145Letter to Brigadier General Jethro Sumner regarding Sumner's request that General Gates approve his declining Militia Command, which Gates had submitted to the War Board. |
| Folder 146 |
Jethro Sumner, 4 November 1780 (119) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 146Letter to General Gates regarding the illness of his family. See related items in folders 58, 66, and 144. |
| Folder 147 |
General Horatio Gates, 4 December 1780 (120) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 147Letter to General Greene asking court martial to pass upon his conduct at the Battle of Camden. Includes engraving of Gates. See related item in folder 174. |
| Folder 148 |
William Smallwood, 6 December 1780 (121) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 148Letter to General Greene regarding sending out General Morgan with 500 infantry and Lieutenant Colonel Washington with 100 cavalry to guard a wagon train, on intelligence of which British retreatd without attacking. He related Washington's victory in his "Quaker Gun" battle with Colonel Rudgely, Major Cook and 112 Tory officers and men. |
| Folder 149 |
Nathanael Greene, 15 December 1780 (122) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 149Letter written at Camp Charlotte to Brigadier General Jethro Sumner, sending resolution to the Congress regarding rehabilitation of the Continental Army; ordering a rendezvous of all state soldiers at Hillsborough, re-equiping of troops and report of all men available. |
| Folder 150 |
Nathanael Greene, 1 February 1781 (123) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 150General's orders. Reports British crossing Catawba; orders all militia to assemble at David Carr's between Baley's Ford and Salisbury; revokes previous orders for defense of fords. |
| Folder 151 |
Thomas Bee, 5 February 1781 (124) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 151Letter to Captain William Jackson, aide to General Benjamin Lincoln, telling him of the scarcity of money in the Treasury. |
| Folder 152 |
Baron Steuben, 11 February 1781 (264) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 152Letter to Brigadier General George Weedon, asking his attendance at an adjourned meeting of officers. |
| Folder 153 |
R. Rutherford, 9 April 1781 (125) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 153Letter reporting rumors that Corwallis is 25 miles ahead of General Greene and near navigation, and that the British burning and plundering on the banks of the Potomac as high as Port Tobacco in Maryland. |
| Folder 154 |
General Pinkentham Eaton, 13 April 1781 (126) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 154Letter written at Camp Chatham Courthouse to General Jethro Sumner concerning detachment of Colonel William Linton's troops which have been turned over to Eaton, and which Nathanael Greene has ordered to march immediately to headquarters. |
| Folder 155 |
Lord Cornwallis, 18 April 1781 (127) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 155Fragmentary orders to Captain Cornwallis to meet Lieutenant Colonel Carrington of General Green's staff to negotiate exchange of prisoners. |
| Folder 156 |
John Matthews, 18 April 1781 (128) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 156Loan card fo Library Company of Philadelphia signed by John Matthews. |
| Folder 157 |
Francis Rawdon, 26 April 1781 (130) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 157Letter to General Greene asking release of three surgeons captured by Greene's troops. |
| Folder 158 |
Nathanael Greene, 28 April 1781 (129) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 158Letter written at camp before Camden to General John Butler regarding British troops in the area. He writes that if the enemy pushes toward New Bern, Butler must join General Lillington; he has written General Jethro Sumner to use all Continental troops collected near Hillsborough to protect vicinity; fears his maneuver before Camden may not be successful but it has succeeded in restoring the hopes of the people. |
| Folder 159 |
Nathanael Greene, 14 May 1781 (131) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 159Letter written at camp at McCords Ferry to Governor John Rutledge regarding Camden being evacuated, Fort Mott and Orangeburg being taken, Ninety-Six and Fryday's Ferry being besieged, and the probable evacuation of Nelson's Ferry. |
| Folder 160 |
J. Burnet, aide to General Greene, 17 May 1781 (132) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 160Letter at General's direction to General Robert Lawson, brigade commander at the Battle of Guilford, congratulating him and advising him to move his militia to Waynesboro to await Greene's orders. |
| Folder 161 |
Andrew Pickens and Henry Lee, 31 May 1781 (133) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 161Letter to Lieutenent Colonel Brown demanding surrender. |
| Folder 162 |
Nathanael Greene, 12 June 1781 (134) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 162Written at camp before Ninety-Six to Mr. Gamble regarding the availability of leather in Salisbury district and a number of artificers in militia who can make cartouche boxes. |
| Folder 163 |
Lieutenent Colonel Cruger, 19 June 1781 (135) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 163Letter written at Ninety-Six, N.C. to Colonel Williams, aide to General Greene, saying that American prisoners will be shown every consideration by the British, and the American dead sent out for burial. |
| Folder 164 |
Francis Marion, 10 July 1781 (136) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 164Letter to General Greene advising reasons for delay in joining him and mentions that he is low on ammunition. |
| Folder 165 |
Thomas Sumter, 28 July 1781 (137) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 165Letter to Major General John Burnett stating that he is agreeable to General Greene's wishes to move troops tomorrow morning, but will not march too much as indisposition and business matters will delay him; as soon as possible will wait upon Greene; enemy not strong at Orangeburgh, the Tories constituting the principle force. |
| Folder 166 |
Major Reading Blount, 6 August 1781 (138) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 166Letter to General Jethro Sumner regarding Continental troops' movements and activities of the British under General Cornwallis; also reports destroying provisions and embarking for New York. |
| Folder 167 |
William Henderson, 14 August 1781 (139) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 167Reports to Governor Rutledge regarding number and condition of state troops Henderson has taken command of. |
| Folder 168 |
Folder 168 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 168 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/19 |
Dr. Hugh Williamson, 29 August 1781 (140) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/19Letter to Governor Thomas Burke at Halifax, N.C., sending estimate of medicines needed for the Hospital Department. |
| Folder 169 |
William Caswell, 30 August 1781 (141) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 169Letter to Governor Thomas Burke sending an English prisoner whom he considers too dangerous for any jail in the vicinity, and that Tories of the district joined the British due to fear and can be won back if leniency is shown. |
| Folder 170 |
Edward Carrington, 2 September 1781 (142) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 170Letter to General Greene stating that he hopes to come to an understanding with the governor regarding supply of draught horses; congratulations to Greene on arrival of "very respectable French Fleet" in Chesapeake, upon which Lord Cornwallis's ships in the James River indicated a move southward, news given by the Marquis to Governor Burke with request to interrupt passage, numbers regarding fleet size. |
| Folder 171 |
Andrew Pickins, 5 September 1781 (143) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 171Letter to General Greene sending return of troops in camp and will march that evening as Greene directs. |
| Folder 172 |
General Lafayette, 6 September 1781 (144) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 172Letter to Governor Burke explaining present military situation and saying that Philadelphia, Pa., can furnish arms for North Carolina defense. |
| Folder 173 |
Colonel Hardy Mufree, 9 September 1781 (145) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 173Letter to Governor Thomas Burke regarding impressment of tobacco stores, and asking permission to raise a party of horesemen to go to Virginia. |
| Folder 174 |
Robert Smith, 2 October 1781 (146) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 174Letter to John Holker whose Continental certificate he holds, asking for directions for delivery to Holker. |
| Folder 175 |
Horation Gates, November 1781 (147) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 175Letter to Robert Morris. Gates quotes a letter he wrote to Washington at Morris's suggestion; refers to his own disgrace and enemies; and expresses gratitude for assistance of the French. Also includes engraving of Gates. |
| Folder 176 |
Archibald Lundie, 6 November 1781 (148) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 176Order for quarters for Abe Decosta and servant in Charleston, S.C. |
| Folder 177 |
Francis Rawdon, 21 November 1781 (149) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 177Letter written en route to Paris from Nantes, France, to M. Penegan regarding banking credit and draft against it. |
| Folder 178 |
Edmund Randolph, Joseph Jones, and James Madison to Benjamin Harrision, 24 January 1782 (266) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 178Virginia's delegates to the Confederation Congress, reporting to Governor Harrison an action they have taken in connection with supplies ordered from France. |
| Folder 179 |
Nathanael Greene, 17 February 1782 (150) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 179Letter to General Leslie advising Colonel Laurens will meet officers he appoints for conference on commisssaries for the two armies. |
| Folder 180 |
Nicholas Long, 28 February 1782 (151) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 180Letter to Governor Thomas Burke asking for relief for his department, including money, clothing, and provisions. |
| Folder 181 |
Thomas Burke, 9 March 1782 (152) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 181Letter to General Butler asking order for arms and ammunition on General Rutherford for Colonel Collier. |
| Folder 182 |
Nathanael Greene, 1 May 1782 (153) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 182Letter to General Marion giving him command of all militia, and suggesting plans for joining forces. |
| Folder 183 |
John Martin, 26 May 1782 (154) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 183Signature of Martin, governor of Georgia, cut from a document; and a receipt, 10 March 1770, signed by him. |
| Folder 184 |
Abner Nash, 26 May 1782 (155) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 184Receipt for corn. |
| Folder 185 |
Luke Bates, 3 June 1782 (156) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 185Order on auditors for delivery of twelve months pay, signed by Luke Bates, 1st Reg. |
| Folder 186 |
Captain James Read, 22 June 1782 (157) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 186Letter to Honorable Wm. Blount, order for delivery of certificates for twelve months pay to Captain Ingles. |
| Folder 187 |
Alexander Brevard, 16 July 1782 (158) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 187Letter to General Jethro Sumner acknowledging receipt of orders; will march what troops are available; asks for officers. |
| Folder 188 |
Francis Marion, 4 August 1782 (159) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 188Proceedings of the consolidation of Colonel Maham and Major Conyer's Corps of Cavalry at Captain Lenud's plantation, by order of Governor Mathews. |
| Folder 189 |
Horation Gates, 12 September 1782 (160) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 189Letter to Robert Morris stating he has received letter from General Washington and is hastening to join him. |
| Folder 190 |
North Carolina, New Bern District jury indictment, 2 November 1782 (161) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 190True bill of indictment of Daniel Miller and other for murder of James Blackshear. |
| Folder 191 |
Benjamin Lincoln, 5 November 1782 (162) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 191Letter to General Green commenting on effect of Marquis of Rickingham's death in England, and asking for information regarding conditions in Charleston, S.C. |
| Folder 192 |
E. Yarborough, 19 November 1782 (163) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 192Order to commissioners for delivery of pay certificates to Mr. Long. Also included is letter from Yarborough to General Jethro Sumner reporting battle between between General Sumter and Colonel Tarleton, and comments on the state of his troops. |
| Folder 193 |
Alexander Martin, 24 August 1783 (164) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 193Letter to Thomas Burke requesting that Burke assist the attorney general in a suit, money from which is to be used to pay delegates. |
| Folder 194 |
Ben Guerard, 6 October 1783 (165) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 194Letter to Governor John Hancock regarding South Carolina African Americans captured by the British in 1779, recaptured by Massachusetts vessels, whom he refuses to return. |
| Folder 195 |
Richard Howley and James Forsyth, 28 October 1783 (166) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 195Signature to deposition, and undated portion of document or letter. |
| Folder 196 |
Benjamin Guerard, 8 March 1784-24 November 1784 (167) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 1968 March 1784, message to the South Carolina Congress regarding regarding cattle belonging to Mr. Commissary Hort's department; 24 November 1784, order on treasury commissioners to pay express messenger Peter Dumont for carrying messages to Georgetown of pardon for Mack Machisuck, who was to be hanged. |
| Folder 197 |
Nathan Brownson, 2 April 1784 (168) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 197Document granting power of attorney to George Jones, signed by Governor of Georgia Nathan Brownson. |
| Folder 198 |
Henry Pendleton and Thomas Pinckney, 25 May 1784 (169) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 198Warrent for arrest of Paul Abney. |
| Folder 199 |
John Houston, 1 June 1784-19 July 1784 (170) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 1991 June 1784, Land bounty certificate; undated, petition over Houston's signature as plaintiff's attorney; 19 July 1784, order for survey of land. |
| Folder 200 |
Daniel Boone, 23 July 1784 (295) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 200Promissary note to Squire Boone, and on back, assignment of the note to Daniel Henry. Also includes engraving of Daniel Boone. |
| Folder 201 |
Folder 201 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 201 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3405/20 |
South Carolina Indenture, 27 July 1784 (171) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3405/20Parish of All Saints, Craven County, S.C., indenture between Francis Allston, executor of the estates of William Allston and Edward Mitchell. |
| Folder 202 |
Squire Boone, 24 November 1784 (296) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 202Promissary note to Robert Neilson & Co. |
| Folder 203 |
Isaac Shelby, 15 December 1784 (297) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 203Receipt for 225 pounds Virginia currency due Evan and Moses Shelby from Edward Payne. |
| Folder 204 |
Benjamin Guerard, 24 January 1785 (172) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 204Message to "Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen" enclosing letter from General Greene. |
| Folder 205 |
Aldanus Burke, 24 May 1785 (173) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 205Warrant for arrest of Augustus Buyck in Charleston, S.C. |
| Folder 206 |
Thomas Sumter, 14 July 1785 (174) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 206Order on Commissioners of the Treasury of South Carolina to pay bearer fees due Sumter from State and the United States. Includes engraving of Thomas Sumter, and annotated photographs of his home and tombstone. |
| Folder 207 |
Richard and Winston Caswell, 15 July 1785 (175) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 207Affidavit signed by Richard Caswell and Winston Caswell, attesting that Anderson Ellison was at the Beaufort Court June 1785, and is now Clerk of the County Court of Beaufort. |
| Folder 208 |
Nathan Brownson, 1 August 1785 (176) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 208Land warrent for Moses Glover, 250 acres in Glyn and Camden counties, addressed to surveyor. |
| Folder 209 |
Robert Irwin, 1 August 1785 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 209 |
| Folder 210 |
Thomas Greene, 10 September 1785 (298) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 210Letter written from Choctaw Nation to Samuel Elbert, governor of Georgia, reporting of a mission to Natchez, Miss., stating the Spanish are very antogonistic, and recommending alliances with the Choctaw Nation and Chickasaw Nation. |
| Folder 211 |
William Moultrie, 2 February 1786 (177) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 211Cover letter from Charleston, S.C., in connection with the transmission of the governor's message to the Senate. Governor's message is not included. Engraving of William Moultrie included. |
| Folder 212 |
Patrick Henry, 23 February 1786 (267) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 212Letter to the governor informing him that the General Assembly has appointed delegates to meet with commissioners from other states to consider problems of trade (Annapolis Convention). |
| Folder 213 |
Wade Hampton, 25 March 1786 (178) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 213Order to pay Major Anthony Sharpe, and Sharpe's receipt. |
| Folder 214 |
William Smallwood, 30 March 1786 (179) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 214Circular letter in Annapolis, Md., to the governors of adjacent states, transmitting copy of Act of Legislature. Copy of act not included. |
| Folder 215 |
Charles Alexander, 14 April 1786 (180) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 215Note in favor of Colonel John Byrd. |
| Folder 216 |
Thomas Madison to Patrick Henry, 29 April 1786-3 July 1786 (268) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 21629 April 1786, letter from Thomas Madison to Patrick Henry regarding a mine they are interested in; 5 May 1786, news of the death of William Christian. |
| Folder 217 |
Daniel Boone, 17 August 1786 (299) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 217Virginia warrant for the arrest of Daniel and Israel Boone for debt. |
| Folder 218 |
Benjamin Smith, 13 September 1786 (181) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 218Letter to J. F. Grimke of Charleston, S.C., regarding personal and family matters. |
| Folder 219 |
John Dickinson, 15 September 1786 (182) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 219Letter to Governor Caswell of North Carolina, transmitting report of Committee on Trade and Commerce. Report not included. Engraving of John Dickinson included. |
| Folder 220 |
James White, 22 October 1786 (183) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 220Letter to Governor Caswell of North Carolina asking payment of traveling expense as delegate. |
| Folder 221 |
Patrick Henry, 25 November 1786 (269) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 221Resolution presented by House of Delegates to Patrick Henry on his retirement as governor. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/21 |
Grant of land to Patrick Henry in Brunswick County, N.C., 25 November 1792 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/21 |
| Folder 222 |
Several Kentuckians to Edmund Randolph, 22 December 1786 (300) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 222Petition to Edmund Randolph, governor of Virginia, deploring the "late treaty at the Miami," criticising Richard Butler and Samuel H. Parsons, and George Rogers Clark; and asks that the next treaty commission include James Wilkinson, Richard Clough Anderson, and Isaac Shelby. Petition signed by T. Marshall, Edmund Lyne, Richard Taylor, J. Brown, Harry Innes, George Muter, Caleb Wallace, John Craig, Benjamin Pope, and Charles Ewing. |
| Folder 223 |
John Wereat, 2 January 1787 (184) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 223Notation as auditor that claim papers are not in proper shape. |
| Folder 224 |
Richard Caswell, 6 January 1787 (185) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 224Notice of appointment of Nicholas Edmunds, Josiah Cranbury, Henry Deberry, and Benjamin Williamson to the Commission of Peace of Northampton County, addressed to Allen Jones, Howell Edmunds, and Samuel Lockart. |
| Folder 225 |
John Adams, 10 April 1787-25 April 1787 (186) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 225Manuscript copy of extracts of letters to and from John Adams and to John Hay on counterfeiting in England of North and South Carolina currency. |
| Folder 226 |
George Hanger, 4th Baron Coleraine, October 1787 (187) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 226Letter to Admiral Sir George Young, offering his services and citing his six years of service in America. He signs himself Major of Tarleton's Light Dragoons. |
| Folder 227 |
Thomas Heyward, 11 December 1787 (188) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 227Warrant for the arrest of Anthony Golding for debt. Also included is engraving of Thomas Heyward. |
| Folder 228 |
Hugh Horry, 12 January 1788 (1890 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 228A bill to Hon. J. F. Grimke for his subscription to the rebuilding of church at Georgetown. |
| Folder 229 |
George Handley, 20 February 1788 (190) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 229Letter sending the governor of Connecticut a copy of the proceedings of the Georgia Convention on proposed Federal Constitution. |
| Folder 230 |
Adalai Osborne, 25 March 1788 (1910 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 230Affidavit that Moses Wensley was and is a Justice of the Peace in Rowan County, N.C. |
| Folder 231 |
Isaac Shelby, 28 May 1788 (301) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 231Subscription list for a loan to Transylvania Seminary to pay for transportation of a library given to the school. Signed by Harry Innes, William Green, Christ Greenup, Robert Johnson, Caleb Wallace, Levi Rodd, Samuel McDowell, John Campbell, Robert Todd, John Edward, Jn. Patterson, Isaac Shelby, T. Marshall, Benjamin Logan, Thomas Lewis, and W. Ward. |
| Folder 232 |
Thomas Heyward, Jr., 1 July 1788 (192) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 232Warrant for the arrest of William Scott in Charleston, S.C. |
| Folder 233 |
Daniel Boone, 20 July 1788 (265) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 233Contemporary copy of survey made by Boone, and cut out signature of Boone. |
| Folder 234 |
John Sitgreaves, 11 November 1788 (193) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 234Letter as Speaker of the House of Commons of North Carolina to the General Assembly enclosing the governor's address on loans and public tobacco. |
| Folder 235 |
Earl of Hillsborough and Marquis of Buckingham, 10 December 1788-12 December 1788 (194) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 235Letter to the Marquis of Buckingham about the illness of King George III. On same sheet is Buckingham's response, giving details of King George III's illness. |
| Folder 236 |
Alexander White, 1 April 1789 (195a) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 236News of the first Congress under the new constitution. |
| Folder 237 |
Samuel Johnston, 15 April 1789-18 March 1793 (196) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 23715 April 1789, Letter to LuRoy & Bayard, N.Y., about a shipment of wine and politics in New York; 18 March 1793, power of attorney from Johnston to Joseph Anthony & Son, to collect dividend on his Bank of United States stock. |
| Folder 238 |
William Moultrie, 4 July 1789 (197) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 238Signature of Moultrie, president of South Carolina Society of Cincinnati, on document to delegates of the society. |
| Folder 239 |
Wade Hampton, 12 August 1789 (198) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 239Letter to John Bynum directing him to take charge of the delivery of shells purchased at the Pritchard plantation. |
| Folder 240 |
Rawlins Lowndes, 30 October 1789 (199) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 240Report of arbitors Rawlins Lowndes, John Lloyd, and Edward Darrell on case of Lessee of Greenwood vs. Rebecca Motte, involving a disputed boundary line between wharf properties. |
| Folder 241 |
Charles Johnson, 5 December 1789 (200) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 241Message from the Senate to the House of Commons of N.C. about a petition of Nicholas Eveleigh. |
| Folder 242 |
Samuel Johnston, 18 February 1790 (201) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 242Johnston, senator from North Carolina, regarding a speech made by James Madison in the House that morning on payment of government certificates. |
| Folder 243 |
David Ross, 9 April 1790 (270) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 243Letter to Patrick Henry about payment of money. |
| Folder 244 |
Edmund Randolph, 27 1790 (271) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 244Letter about Mrs. Randolph's health, his plans to go to New York, and the president's health. |
| Folder 245 |
Edward Telfair, 4 September 1790 (202) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 245Commission of Josh McIntosh as major of Glynn County regiment of militia, signed by Governor Edward Telfair. |
| Folder 246 |
Alexander Martin, 4 January 1791-21 April 1792 (203) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 2464 January 1791, resolutions of the General Assembly of North Carolina to Governor Telfair of Georgia; 21 April 1792, letter to Francis Child, comptroller, regarding Major John Campbell's administration of an estate. Includes engraving of Alexander Martin and his bookplate. |
| Folder 247 |
Alexander White, 18 January 1791 (195b) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 247Letter with social and congressional news. |
| Folder 248 |
Jonah Horry, 20 December 1791-18 January 1794 (204) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 24820 December 1791, letter to Thomas Winstanly enclosing valuation of enslaved people on Kennedy's plantation, and the terms of offer for them, enclosure is missing; 18 January 1794, letter to Messrs. Reed & Co. about renewal of lease of land from Kennedy estate. |
| Folder 249 |
O. N. Williams, 23 March 1792 (205) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 249Williams, collector of the Port of Baltimore, to Robert Ballard, surveyor of the Port, about inspection of ships' papers. |
| Folder 250 |
Anthony Wayne, 16 October 1792 (303) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 250Orders to Major Michael Rudolph to command detachment escorting stores of arms and other materials to Fort Marietta. |
| Folder 251 |
Daniel Smith, 18 December 1792 (302) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 251Letter to Col. Barton about plats and surveys. |
| Folder 252 |
Richard Dobbs Spaight, 1 January 1793 (206) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 252Commission of William Hunt as major of militia. |
| Folder 253 |
William Horry, 10 June 1793 (207) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 253Letter about his account of his unnamed correspondent and business with the Commissioners of Forfeited Estates. |
| Folder 254 |
Richard Dobbs Spaight, 27 June 1793 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 254Engraving of Richard Dobbs Spraight. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/22 |
27 June 1793 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/22Land warrant to Hugh Lemmond, with certificate of survey in Mecklenburg County |
| Folder 255 |
Folder 255 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 255 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/23 |
William Moultrie, 1 July 1793 (209) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/23Land warrant to Christopher Lewis with certificate of survey. |
| Folder 256 |
Edmund Fanning, 15 February 1794 (210) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 256Affidavit about entry of his schooner Dolly to the Port of New York. |
| Folder 257 |
Edmund Randolph, 12 May 1794-8 March 1795 (211) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 257Four letters of Edmund Randolph, U.S. Secretary of State, on official business. |
| Folder 258 |
William Moultrie, 8 July 1794 (212) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 258Letter to the governor of North Carolina asking for extradition of a man indicted for murder. |
| Folder 259 |
George Mathews, 18 July 1794 (213) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 259Mathews instructing judges of Chatham County, Ga., to take oath and bond of William Norment, newly appointed tax collector. |
| Folder 260 |
South Carolina Lottery Petitions, 3 December 1794 (214) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 260Company for promoting inland navigation between Santee and Cooper Rivers petition to the South Carolina Senate for authorization of a lottery. Signatures of Henry Laurens, David Ramsey, Nathaniel Russell, Edward Rutledge, and John Rutledge Jr. |
| Folder 261 |
Wade Hampton, 10 January 1795 (215) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 261Sheriff Hampton to John Chesnut, bill of sale of goods sold to satisfy judgment against William Sutton. |
| Folder 262 |
Folder 262 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 262 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/24 |
Arnoldus Vander Horst, 6 April 1795 (216) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/24Warrant for land to Joseph Kershaw with certificate of survey. |
| Folder 263 |
George Hanger, 4th Baron Coleraine, 24 April 1795 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 263Advertisement for sale of property by Hanger, former British officer. Also includes order appointing D. Walker to bid for his annuity, 1 June 1791; and picture of Hanger. |
| Folder 264 |
Robert Walpole, with Grenville autograph, 17 May 1795 (Addition F) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 264Bill from Walpole for his expenses at Court of Lisbon, approved by Grenville. |
| Folder 265 |
Henry Hampton, 5 July 1795 (218) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 265Letter to Miller and Robinson, Charleston, S.C.; has been informed by Wade Hampton that he may draw on them for $3,000 which they should pay to bearer F. Waters. |
| Folder 266 |
Folder 266 not used. #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 266 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/25 |
Richard Dobbs Spaight, 18 September 1795 (219) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/25Spaight to Archibald Buie, warrant for land and certificate of survey, Robeson County, N.C. |
| Folder 267 |
Sir Banastre Tarelton, 7 October 1795 (220) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 267Letter in verse to John Taylor, signed Piscator, but attributed to Banastre Tarleton. |
| Folder 268 |
Robert Barnwell, 14 December 1795 (221) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 268Speaker of House to Senate about Reports on Public Accounts. |
| Folder 269 |
Samuel Johnston, 6 November 1796 (222) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 269Appointing Joseph Anthony his proxy for meeting of stockholders of Bank of United States. |
| Folder 270 |
Folder 270 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 270 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/26 |
Charles Pinckney, 2 January 1797-2 August 1807 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/26Three land warrants with certificates of survey; one to Francis Geno, and two to James Chesnut. |
| Folder 271 |
James Habersham Junior, 30 March 1797-20 May 1797 (224) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 27130 March 1797, portion of letter to Habersham's brother about threat of British warships and expected attack on St. Augustine, dislike of Jay's Treaty; 20 May 1797, signature as deputy collector on ship's manifest. |
| Folder 272 |
Timothy Pickering, 24 April 1797 (Addition F) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 272Department of State, letter of transmittal from Timothy Pickering, intended to cover two sets of the laws passed at 2nd session of 4th Congress. |
| Folder 273 |
Banastre Tarleton, 8 December 1798 (225) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 273Letter to Thomas Cadill about sale of his book, Campaigns in America. Includes engraving of Banastre Tarleton. |
| Folder 274 |
Cherokee Nation, 1 January 1799-10 February 1858 and undated #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 27422 items. Documents related to the forced removal and forced migration of people of the Cherokee Nation from their land, the Trail of Tears (1838-1839), and subsistence contracts and treaties (1835, 1846) with the United States government. |
| Folder 275 |
James Madison, 25 September 1799 (304) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 275Answer of James and Nelly Madison to complaint of William Croghan of Jefferson County, Ky. Madison jointly interested in land with Ambrose Madison. |
| Folder 276 |
Folder 276 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 276 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/27 |
John Drayton, 6 January 1800-6 March 1809 (227) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/27Three land warrants signed by John Drayton, two to John Chesnut, and one to Elizabeth Robertson, for land in Camden District, S.C. |
| Folder 277 |
Benjamin Hawkins, 23 January 1800 (228) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 277Letter to James Jackson, governor of Georgia, about the Creek Nation. |
| Folder 278 |
Samuel Johnston, 28 May 1800 (229) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 278Letter to Governor Benjamin Williams of North Carolina acknowledging notice of his appointment as judge of a special court to be held in Raleigh. |
| Folder 279 |
Edward Telfair, 12 June 1800 (230) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 279Withdrawal of appeal by Edward Telfair in judgment for debt of October 1796 in case of James Post vs. Telfair; Chatham County, Ga., court. |
| Folder 280 |
Edward Longworthy, 25 June 1800 (305) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 280Baltimore customs entry for merchandise for Henry Alexander, signed by him and certified by Deputy Naval Officer Edward Longworthy. |
| Folder 281 |
John Sitgreaves, 1 October 1800 (231) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 281Letter to George Simpson, cashier of Bank of United States, Philadelphia, to pay his salary as judge of North Carolina District to Andrew Fleming & Co. |
| Folder 282 |
Oliver Ellsworth, 16 October 1800 (233) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 282Account of money received from bankers in Paris, France. Account unsigned but attributed to Ellsworth. |
| Folder 283 |
Peter Horry, 20 October 1800 (232) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 283Letter to James Guignard stating his wish to settle all debts and leave his estate unencumbered. |
| Folder 284 |
George Walton, 31 May 1803 (234) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 284Petition for citizenship of Hugh Montgomery Hill, physician of Augusta, Ga., endorsed by Governor George Walton of Georgia. |
| Folder 285 |
Wade Hampton, 18 September 1803 (235) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 285Letter to John Bynum regarding horse races. Includes newspaper clipping of Hampton's obituary. |
| Folder 286 |
Daniel Boone Junior, 22 May 1804 (306) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 286Deposition of William Hays regarding surveys made by Daniel Boone Junior, and Douglas. |
| Folder 287 |
Banastre Tarleton, 24 May 1804 (236) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 287Letter to General Brownrigg, asking troops for protection of military stores. |
| Folder 288 |
Francis Rawdon, 10 August 1805 (237) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 288Letter from Rawdon, then Lord Moira, to Mr. Robins from Edinburgh regarding sale of house. |
| Folder 289 |
John Breckinridge, 18 October 1805 (272) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 289Letter to Thomas Worthington of Ohio about lands and his reluctance to become United States attorney general, though he has accepted the appointment. Includes an engraving of John Breckinridge. |
| Folder 290 |
Horatio Gates, 27 February 1806 (238) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 290Letter to Samuel L. Mitchell requesting copy of president's message on discoveries on the Missouri River. Also included is warrant for Revolutionary bounty lands from Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, 30 May 1783. |
| Folder 291 |
Thomas Jefferson, October 1806 (273) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 291Letter to Benjamin Brown about disputed title to some land. |
| Folder 292 |
Samuel Ashe, 18 March 1809 (239) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 292Letter to Ashe's daughter or daughter-in-law regarding his health and his grandson, Sam. |
| Folder 293 |
James Wilkinson, 17 December 1809 (240) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 293General orders for reception of General Wade Hampton, and on same sheet, Wilkinson's farewell upon being relieved by Hampton. |
| Folder 294 |
John Drayton, Henry Alexander De Saussure, 16 February 1810 (241) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 294Commission of Henry Alexander De Saussure as aide de camp and captain to General Jacob Read, South Carolina militia. |
| Folder 295 |
George Mathews, 15 May 1813 (307) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 295License to Charles Derbigny to practice law in courts of Louisiana, signed by Dominick Hall, George Mathews, and Peter Derbigny, judges of the Supreme Court. |
| Folder 296 |
Edmund Fanning, 10 August 1814 (242) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 296Fanning writing from London to Mr. Wasser, saying he has recovered from an illness and can appear before the Board of Commissioners to answer inquiries. Included is a copy of an uncredited autobiographical sketch, and a picture. |
| Folder 297 |
Folder 297 not used #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 297 |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/28 |
Comte d'Artois, December 17 1814-1816 (243) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/28Commission in the French National Guard, signed by the captain-general, Charles Philippe, Comte d'Artois, later Charles X of France. Also included is a commission of 1816. |
| Folder 298 |
David Ramsay, 9 January 1815 (244) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 298Letter to Jedidiah Morse about Ramsay's proposed universal history. |
| Folder 299 |
Wade Hampton, 15 January 1815 (245) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 299Letter to James Monroe regarding help for a sick officer. Also includes sketch of 75 acre plot, marked "General Wade Hampton's land." |
| Folder 300 |
Isaac Shelby, 20 February 1815 (308) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 300Letter to General Green Clay sending commissions for two officers of Clay's division, and answering inquiry about Dr. William Craig. |
| Folder 301 |
Thomas Pinckney, 23 October 1815 (246) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 301Letter regarding procuring sugar cane for planting. |
| Folder 302 |
C. J. Viomenil, 1815 (247) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 302Bordeaux. French general in the American Revolutionary War. Letter is in French. |
| Folder 303 |
Robert Coleman: deed, 3 April 1816 (248) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 303Deed to land in Camden District, S.C., from Coleman, guardian on behalf of Bond English, a minor, to James Chesnut. |
| Folder 304 |
Marquis of Camden, 1 January 1818 (Addition F) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 304Letter to the lord president advocating the excusing of Mr. Papillon, 3rd on the list for office of sheriff of Kent, England. |
| Folder 305 |
Francis Rawdon, Marquis of Hastings, 31 January 1820-21 June 1821 (249) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 30531 January 1820, Letter from Rawdon, then Marquis of Hastings and governor general of India, to C. T. Metcalfe regarding politics; 21 June 1821, to Lord Castlereagh on treaty violations by the Pasha of Baghdad. |
| Folder 306 |
John Geddes, 1 May 1820 (250) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 306Warrant for land and certificate of survey in Kershaw District, S.C., to James Chesnut, signed by John Geddes. |
| Folder 307 |
William Polk, 14 July 1820 (251) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 307Polk, writing from Raleigh, N.C., to R. G. Harper of Baltimore, Md., on legal matters. |
| Folder 308 |
Nathaniel Macon, 14 February 1823 (252) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 308Nathaniel Macon, United States representative and senator from North Carolina, to Samuel Dana in Connecticut. |
| Folder 309 |
James Iredell, Jr., 10 March 1829 (253) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 309James Iredell, Jr., United States senator, about application of James Norfleet for appointment as purser in the Navy. |
| Folder 310 |
Lafayette, 8 October 1831 (Addition F) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 310Letter to Peter Stephen Du Ponceau, Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Folder 311 |
James Lynah and Thomas Legare, 11 November 1834-20 January 1835 (254) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 311South Carolina. Two-sided document regarding ownership of an enslaved woman named Diana. One one side, dated 11 November 1834, is a bill of sale from James Lynah to Thomas Legare for Diana and her two daughters, Susan and Sarah. The other side, dated 20 January 1835, appears to be a will from Legare transferring ownership of Diana and her two daughters to Legare's daughter, Elizabeth B. White, and his granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann B. White. |
| Folder 312 |
Samuel Patchin, 10 May 1839 (309) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 312Letter to William Hay recounting his capture by Tory Joseph Bettys, imprisonment in Canada, and escape. |
| Folder 313 |
G. H. Calvert to Hiram Powers, 28 February 1845 (310) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 313Calvert, writing from New York to Powers in Florence, Italy, regarding the possibility that Congress may commission a sculpture from Powers. |
| Folder 314 |
Nicholas Longworth, 15 August 1845 (311) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 314Letter to C. Edwards Lester quoting a poem written by John Quincy Adams to Hiram Powers, not published but repeated from memory by Mr. McGinnes. |
| Folder 315 |
George Bancroft, 15 August 1846 (Addition F) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 315Bancroft, secretary of the Navy, directing Commodore William Branford Shubrick to transport a certain army ordnance. |
| Folder 316 |
J. M. McCracken: "Siege of Ninety-Six," circa 22 March 1852 #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 316Letter to B. J. Lossing giving account of the siege of Ninety-Six. |
| Folder 317 |
George B. Crittenden, 18 May 1861 (312) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 317Letter to his father, John J. Crittenden, announcing his resignation from the United States army. |
| Folder 318 |
C. E. Pratt, 5 October 1862 (313) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 318General Calvin Edward Pratt of the United States army recommending Captain R. R. Daniel for a field position. |
| Folder 319 |
George Otto Trevelyan letters, 2 January 1865-27 January 1882 (Addition F) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 3192 January 1865, Letter to Mr. Potter; 27 January 1882, letter to Marian. |
| Folder 320 |
William Durst, 31 August 1903 (256) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 320Letter to unnamed recipient regarding battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac. Durst served on the crew of the Monitor. |
| Folder 321 |
J. F. Grimke, undated (274) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 321Letter to J. H. Mitchell recommending that Mr. McDowell be put under peace bond. |
| Folder 322 |
Henry Laurens, undated (276) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 322Unsigned portion of a letter, apparently a first draft with interlining and corrections, attributed to Henry Laurens. |
| Folder 323 |
John Locke, undated (277) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 323Two manuscripts attributed to John Locke. One manuscript contains note on a book by Samuel Parker. The other is a draft of a Parliamentary bill. Includes picture of John Locke. |
| Folder 324 |
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, undated (278) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 324Invitation in the third person to Captain Bissette to dine with him. |
| Folder 325 |
Undated items formerly enclosed in Rare Book Room's copy of George O. Trevelyan's History of the American Revolution. (Addition F) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 325Items are letter from Grafton; Lord Chancellor, writing from Loughborough, England, presenting the names of three persons qualified to be sheriff of Huntingdon. |
| Oversize Paper Folder OPF-3406/29 |
Account, undated #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." OPF-3406/29Account for subsistence for officers of various garrisons in England and Scotland, under George III. |
| Folder 326 |
Volume 1: Herbal, undated (275) #03406, Series: "1. Manuscripts, 1560-1903 and undated." Folder 326Volume appears to originally have been two separate pieces. The first portion, kept in a handmade book with a heavy paper binding, contains information on herbs. There are frequent references to a Dr. Withering, whose comments on herbs are added, as well as an auther named Gerrard. There is a small sheet, dated 28 September 1738, inserted into book that refers to a smallpox epidemic in Charleston, S.C. The other portion of the book is a compilation of recipes and general household information. One recipe copied from the General Evening Post is dated 6 June 1778. |
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Series 2. Kershaw-Chesnut Papers, 1751-1832.
Arrangement: chronological.
This series contains documents related to property acquired by two white families of Camden, Kershaw County, S.C.: the Kershaws and the Chesnuts. The papers are primarily deeds, releases, memoranda of agreements, and surveys. Individuals named include Ely Kershaw, Joseph Kershaw, John Kershaw, James Kershaw, James Chesnut, and John Chesnut; persons from whom they purchased lands; officials, surveyors, and witnesses connected with the transfer of lands; and prior owners. The lands were in Rowan and Surry counties in North Carolina, and in Craven, Berkley, Kershaw, and Fairfield counties in South Carolina.
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Processed by: SHC Staff
Encoded by: Noah Huffman, December 2007
Updated by: Adam Fielding, Kate Stratton, and Jodi Berkowitz, December 2010
Edited by: Laura Hart, August 2019
This collection was rehoused and a summary created with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This finding aid was created with support from NC ECHO.
Diacritics and other special characters have been omitted from this finding aid to facilitate keyword searching in web browsers.
Since August 2017, we have added ethnic and racial identities for individuals and families represented in collections. To determine identity, we rely on self-identification; other information supplied to the repository by collection creators or sources; public records, press accounts, and secondary sources; and contextual information in the collection materials. Omissions of ethnic and racial identities in finding aids created or updated after August 2017 are an indication of insufficient information to make an educated guess or an individual's preference for identity information to be excluded from description. When we have misidentified, please let us know at wilsonlibrary@unc.edu.
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