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11. 011. William Manigault Heyward to Father -- July 28, 1814

011. William Manigault Heyward to Father -- July 28, 1814
Date:
1814-07-28
Description:
Letter from William Heyward to his father from White Sulphur Springs in (now) West Virginia. William writes about the spring's health benefits and comments that he swallowed "thirteen glasses" of the spring water "with the hope that it will carry off any Bile that my stomach may be charged with." He also mentions visiting the natural bridge near Lexington, Va--"a wonderful and sublime sight." 4p.

12. 012. Hetty Heyward to Mother -- October 19, 1814

012. Hetty Heyward to Mother -- October 19, 1814
Date:
1814-10-19
Description:
Letter from Hetty Heyward to her mother, Mary Barnwell, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Hetty comments mostly about family affairs and health, frequently mentioning the "Fever" plaguing the area, and looks forward to a trip from Charleston to Beaufort to visit her mother. 4p.

16. 015. Nathaniel Heyward (II) to Mother-in-Law -- November 29, 1816

015. Nathaniel Heyward (II) to Mother-in-Law -- November 29, 1816
Date:
1816-11-29
Description:
Nathaniel Heyward writes to his mother-in-law in Beaufort about purchasing a carriage for her in Charleston. He suggests that it would be wise to spend more money on a finely crafted one than one from an "inferior workman at a lower rate." He mentions news of his children and that his youngest, Nat, has been recently vaccinated. 3p.

17. 016. Hetty B. Heyward to Mother -- January 4, 1817

016. Hetty B. Heyward to Mother -- January 4, 1817
Date:
1817-01-04
Description:
Letter from Hetty Heyward from her Combahee plantation to her mother, Mary Barnwell, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Hetty keeps her mother abreast of the latest news in the family and mentions a busy social schedule and an upcoming Heyward family wedding in Charleston. 4p.

18. 017. Nathaniel Heyward (II) to Mother-in-Law -- January 5, 1817

017. Nathaniel Heyward (II) to Mother-in-Law -- January 5, 1817
Date:
1817-01-05
Description:
Nathaniel Heyward writes to his mother-in-law in Beaufort from his Combahee plantation. He apologizes for being unable to fill some of her commissions and informs her he is sending barrels of rice and flour to her when her boat arrives. 3p.

19. 018. Hetty B. Heyward to Mother -- January 16, 1817

018. Hetty B. Heyward to Mother -- January 16, 1817
Date:
1817-01-16
Description:
Letter from Hetty Heyward from her Combahee plantation to her mother, Mary Barnwell, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Hetty sends her mother a list of items for her to purchase and $40 to cover the cost and thanks her for her pickled oysters and artichokes. 3p.

20. 019. Hetty B. Heyward to Mother -- March 10, 1817

019. Hetty B. Heyward to Mother -- March 10, 1817
Date:
1817-03-10
Description:
Letter from Hetty Heyward from Charleston to her mother, Mary Barnwell, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Hetty mentions the baptism of her son Nat and an upcoming Masquerade party she is to attend. 4p.