243. G.E. Manigault to James B. Heyward -- May 22, 1865
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- Title:
- 243. G.E. Manigault to James B. Heyward -- May 22, 1865
- Date:
- 1865
- Creator (Personal):
- Heyward and Ferguson families, 1806-1923
- Description:
- Letter from Gabriel Edward Manigault to James B. Heyward describing the enormous changes that have occurred in Charleston "since the new regime" took over. He laments the loss of his servants and writes that, given the economic stagnation of the times, "I see nothing but starvation staring the negroes in the face." 4p. May 22, 1865.
- Collection Title:
- Heyward and Ferguson Family Papers, 1806-1923
- Contributing Institution:
- College of Charleston Libraries
- Media Type:
- Manuscripts
- Personal or Corporate Subject:
- Heyward family
- Topical Subject:
- Plantation life--South Carolina and Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--South Carolina
- Geographic Subject:
- Charleston (S.C.)--History--19th century
- S.C. County:
- Charleston County (S.C.)
- Shelving Locator:
- MSS 0092
- Date Digital:
- 2009-09
- Digitization Specifications:
- 700 ppi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL scanner, Archival Master is a tiff.
- Internet Media Type:
- image/jpeg
- Copyright Status Statement:
- Public domain.
- Access Information:
- For more information, contact Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424.
- Admin ID:
- 26550
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