A pamphlet by A. E. Salley using Washington's travels through South Carolina to highlight genealogy of South Carolinian families and the histories of their plantations. Salley also uses the footnotes to correct errors other historians made when interpreting Washington's travel diary.
A pamphlet about Fort Sumter published by the National Parks Service as part of the "Historical Handbook Series." The pamphlet includes a brief history of Fort Sumter, including its construction, the initial bombardment which started the Civil War, it's role throughout the Civil War, and the purpose it served after the Civil War. It also includes a guide and map of the national monument as it existed in 1962.
This pamphlet recounts a meeting of the Washington Light Infantry in the Hibernian Hall in July 1875 held to receive former Confederate General Thomas Muldrup Logan. The pamphlet describes the gathering then transcribes the speeches given at the gathering. The speeches include some brief first-hand accounts of various Civil War Battles.
A pamphlet of four pro-slavery letters written by Mary Howard Schoolcraft (also known as Mrs. H. R. Schoolcraft) to her brother, General John H. Howard, in 1851. Mrs. Schoolcraft discusses her opinions on the conditions of enslaved people and free Black people. She uses several racist and paternalistic ideas such as the myth of the "happy slave" and numerous stereotypes about Black people.
A detailed account of the Battle of Fort Sumter from the Confederate perspective, including the lead-up to the battle and the eventual surrender. The pamphlet also describes the battle from an alternate viewpoint on Cummings' Point and an account of an attempt to intercept Union steamer ships.
A pamphlet giving a brief history of South Carolina's involvement in signing the Declaration of Independence and short biographies of South Carolina's delegates to the Continental Congress. The biographies include portraits by various artists.
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