Photograph album of Laura M. Bragg, 1881-1978. Bragg was the founder and first librarian of the Charleston Free Library in 1931 and was the director of the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts from 1932-1939. Includes Citadel and Virginia Military Institute commencement invitations, postcards and photographs of Miss Bragg with Chinese cadets.
This letter details Jervey's courtship with Elisabeth Thomas and his issues with her Grandmother, who is preventing the two from getting married. He also explains how he took a job as a bookkeeper and it pays rather well.
In this letter Charlotte writes that the Manigault's friends have sailed for New Orleans on Christmas day while they are at Santee, SC. Charlotte Manigault's sister is very ill, but Charles is looking better and has gotten rid of his cough. She writes that The Hugers are all in Savannah, Binah is at Combahee and "Little Joe" remains with the Manigaults. Charlotte also updates Ester on recent engagements, illnesses and deaths.
In this letter Charlotte Manigault states that on July 25th, Louisa, Ann, Mani, Ester Gibbes's aunt, Gabriel and Peter left for New York. Gabriel and Peter will travel to Saratoga Springs then proceed to Niagara and Boston. Louisa will go to Newport. Charlotte updates Ester on friend's and family's recent illnesses.
In this letter Charlotte Manigault states that General Wade Hampton has taken over Mrs. Anemm's house. Charlotte updates Esther on her family and friends, social life, and any engagements, illnesses and births.
In this letter Charlotte Manigault writes that she has been waiting for Miss Henrietta Augusta Drayton for all of the winter and spring. She updates Henrietta on the state of family and friends.
This letter discusses Mrs. Heyward's experience in St. Augustine. Charlotte Manigault believes Miss Drayton's illness is because of the cold. Charlotte continues by updating Miss Drayton on engagements in their circle of friends.
This letter states that Charlotte Manigault is glad to see Henrietta Drayton, Charles, and Louisa and hopes that a visit to Cuba will cure all their maladies. She has not been able to write because of preparing for Edward to go to college. Charlotte Manigault writes that she has had her third granddaughter.
