Long humorous letter written by Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton from Offenbach, Germany (1840s?) to his mother describing taking a break from his studies, visiting small towns, castle ruins, going fishing and the dangerous prank he undertook scaling a tower in the duchy of Walsaw, the village of Falkenstein.
A copy of Thomas S. Grimke's petition to the South Carolina Senate asking to be excused from the responsibility of bearing arms due to his religious beliefs.
An unaddressed letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke requesting that borrowed money be returned to him. Drayton-Grimke writes that he needs the sum at once to pay the post office, his fencing instructor, and to purchase a mathematics book.
A newspaper clipping announcing an "Anniversary Meeting" of the Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina, to take place in Charleston on Chalmers Street at the "Depository." The clipping lists the elected officers of the Society.
An annotation by Frost's granddaughter to Anna Rutledge Grimke Frost's anecdote concerning a witty exchange between South Carolina lawmakers, W. D. Martin and William Crafts.
A note from B. D. Heriot passing on an extract from a letter referencing the Sumter, South Carolina Temperance Society, with a mention of Reverend Samuel Gilman.
A letter from Glen Drayton to his brother (Thomas Drayton?) asking him to protect and care for his children whom he has put under the care of a Mrs. Foster, with a mention of advice from General Pinckney.
A letter from the subscribers of the Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina setting out their plan for members periodically furnishing essays on various topics and listing members.
An undated eight-page letter including a copy of a note by George Washington and Colonel Roberts' response. Washington's letter outlines the consolidation of the armed forces of the states into one Continental Army as well as outlines plans for modeling the new army. Washington references the awarding of rank and initiating a system of compensation for injured soldiers and the wives and family of fallen soldiers. Roberts' response critiques Washington's plans, stating that officers require better stockpiles of supplies, not better pay, to improve the state of their armies. Roberts furthermore critiques Washinton's system of promotions.
A portion of a will possibly belonging to Thomas Drayton in which Drayton specifies the ways in which he would like his slaves distributed. The writer also wills several "hacks" and tracts of land on the Ashley River.
Short note from Lewis Trezevant attached to an unincluded collection of legal papers "for and against Col[onel] Brandon" describing the contents of the papers.
Undated fragment by James Hepburn to Theodore Winslenly(?) requesting that Winslenly return receipts and papers to a Mr. Rivers. Figures are jotted on the back side.
A page from a manuscript essay mentioning John Rutledge and the American Revolution, attributed to William Cobbett (1763-1836), an English and American pamphleteer and reformer
Signature of Edward Braddock (1695-1755), British commander of troops in North American, who lost his life in the French and Indian war, pasted on a sheet of biographical information.
A letter (1756) referencing the recruitment of Indians as troops, written by William Shirley (1694-1771), who served as the Governor of Massachusetts and a commander, after Braddock, of British troops in the French and Indian War.
Receipt issued by Roger Pinckney (via Algernon Wilson) for the purchase of a Pew in the North Aisle of Saint Philips Church. The pew had previously belonged to Francis Bramar.
John F. Grimke's military service rosters begin with a list of 79 soldiers that were once in Captain Beckman's company, but apparently transferred to Captain Grimke's Company of the South Carolina Artillery Regiment upon Beckman's promotion to Major continues with a list and description of Grimke's company.
An incomplete bound volume of notes taken by John F. Grimke (1752-1819) on military topics related to gunpowder, fuses, cannon, pay for various military ranks, etc.
Two-sided fragment possibly written by John F. Grimke to an unknown recipient regardng his inability to acquire the number of "negroes" required by a quota. The writer recommends that slaves be taken from the plantations of Mrs. Colleton, John and James Smyth, Sir John Nesbitt, or Elias Ball.
A letter (1771) from Major General Augustine Prevost (1723-1786) regarding seizing a man for an unspecified delinquency. Includes an untitled list of names on the back of the letter.
A letter (1776) from Archibald Bulloch (1730-1777), Governor of Georgia, to Lachlan McIntosh regarding seizing a ship. Part of Thomas S. Grimke's autograph collection
A three page letter written by General Robert Howe to Captain John F. Grimke regarding a contrite soldier who went absent without leave at Fort Johnson.
Letter from John Milton (circa 1740-1817), prisoner of war in St. Augustine, Florida, writing to Brigadier General (Lachlan?) McIntosh, under a flag of truce, explaining his condition and desire for release.
A series of financial records spanning February through September 1777 describing expenses in two week periods, including payment for individual soldiers.
A four-page letter written by John F. Grimke to General Howe in May of 1778 referring to several “conveyances” of supplies sent by boat to Howe. Grimke also makes note of Howe’s impending meeting with the Governor. Grimke also recommends that Howe move his camp to improve morale, indicating that the army “will grow tired.”
A letter written to John Lawson, Senator of the Town of Sunbury in Georgia, by four "subscribers" calling upon Lawson to examine "the State of the Schooner Peggy" which was taken over by the State for use during the Revolutionary War and damaged.
A four-page letter written by Captain Joseph Warley from the "Camp at Governor Treutlen's" to an unknown recipient. Warley possibly references military orders directed by General Robert Howe. Warley recommends battle formations and instructions for military sentries.
A two page letter from General Robert Howe to John F. Grimke referencing General Lincoln's arrival and Howe's possible relocation to Indiana. Howe suggests that Grimke remain ready to return to Savannah at a moment's notice.
A series of enclosed letters sent by General Robert Howe to John F. Grimke referencing the possibility of a duel between Howe and General Christopher Gadsden. Gadsden's "undeserved treatment" of Howe is described as the reason for the "affair of honour."
A three page letter written by John F. Grimke to General (Howe?) from a fort located in Sunbury, Georgia. Grimke writes of the defense of a fort in Augusta awaiting attack. Grimke recommends that the General order additional supplies to account for a longer than expected military campaign.
A two-page letter written by John F. Grimke at Fort Jones in Sunbury, Georgia to General Robert Howe[?]. Grimke discusses orders received by Adjutant Brown which caused confusion among Grimke's troops.
A six page letter written by General Robert Howe to John F. Grimke from Fort Howe in New Brunswick, Canada. Howe apologizes for not answering Grimke's letter and refers to the transfer of military provisions.
A letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke at the camp at "Two Sisters." Roberts references the high desertion rate in camp following an unsuccessful battle by General Ashe.
A business letter from Thomas Fitzsimmons (1741-1811): a Philadelphia merchant, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and member of the Continental and United States Congress.
A letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke referring to a soldier who was recently arrested but not yet charged with an unspecified crime.
A letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke in Georgia requesting the issue of "pay bills" for the companies under Grimke's command. Roberts notes that two companies have arrived with ammunition in tow.
Series of loose sheets written by John F. Grimke between August and December of 1779 regarding requisitioning, constructing, and using military and related supplies.
A three-page letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke at the "Two Sisters" camp. Roberts writes about sending supplies to Grimke and his inability to procure medicine. Roberts mentions an impending attack on the British "at Yamasee".
![Letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke from Offenbach, Germany, 1840s[?]](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/24242/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Letter from Glen Drayton to his brother [Thomas Drayton?], undated](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/36412/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Charter[?] for Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina in Charleston, undated](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/49014/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Letter to Thomas Drayton from his nephew Glen Drayton, April 20, [1801?]](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/40389/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Portion of a will by Thomas Drayton[?], unsigned, undated](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/40260/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Portion of a will by Thomas Drayton[?], unsigned, undated](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/49015/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Note [to John F. Grimke?] from Lewis Trezevant](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/49012/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Letter from John F. Grimke to General [Howe?], May 1778](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/40042/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Letter from John F. Grimke to General Robert Howe[?], May 16, 1778](https://rspace.library.cofc.edu/iiif/image/49028/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
