053. Aunt to James B. Heyward -- February 27, 1835 (sender unknown)

Title:

053. Aunt to James B. Heyward -- February 27, 1835 (sender unknown)

Date:

1835

Creator (Personal):

Heyward and Ferguson families, 1806-1923

Description:

Letter from Aunt "Elzh" at "Rose Hill" to James B. Heyward in Cambridge, Mass. In addition to updating James on family news, the writer comments on the historic low temperatures of the winter, the destruction of St. Philips Church in Charleston due to fire, and the presence of elephants and other "Beasts" in town, presumably overwintering circus animals. 4p.

Collection Title:

Heyward and Ferguson Family Papers, 1806-1923

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Heyward family
Harvard University--Students--History--19th century

Topical Subject:

Plantation life--South Carolina

Geographic Subject:

Beaufort (S.C.)--Social life and customs--19th century and Charleston (S.C.)--Social life and customs--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:

47930