Unpublished manuscript entitled, "Minhagim of Nomology (Customs of Law-Making)," written by Jacob Salmon Raisin. The manuscript covers information regarding various topics related to the history and emergence of Reform Judaism, and Minhagim or Jewish Customs.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Suffragism, Defeated or Delayed? A Rabbi's Plea for Equality." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts and feelings regarding women's suffrage, women's rights and religion.
Letter of discharge regarding Major Joshua Lazarus. The letter states that Lazarus has been discharged from ordinary militia duty under the 28th Regiment of the South Carolina Militia.
An unfinished letter by Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his wife written on a train to Los Angeles, California. Grimke-Drayton mentions speaking with a train porter and taking a photograph of a palm tree. The back of the letter includes a list stops on a train line between Flat Rock, North Carolina and New York City.
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.
An envelope and enclosed four-page letter from Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton [Jr.?]. Grimke-Drayton tells his son about traveling on a "big boat" (presumably across the Atlantic Ocean to the U.S.) and that he had become ill while aboard ship.
A four-page letter from Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Grimke-Drayton [Jr.]. Grimke-Drayton tells his son that he is "far away" on a "very big boat." He also describes some of the animals he has seen while traveling.
An envelope and enclosed four-page letter from Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton [Jr.?]. Grimke-Drayton tells his son that he may bring "terrapins" with him when he returns home to England. Grimke-Drayton tells his son to try to be good for his mother's sake.
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.
Letter refers to two Babylonian tablets in the British Museum that contain one of the earliest recorded appearances of Halley's comet in 164 B.C. Clipping not included. Photocopy
Nathaniel Russell Middleton was a student (B.A. 1828; M.A. 1832), trustee and president (1857-1880) of the College of Charleston. The address, "Duties and Prospects of the Rising Generation" was delivered to fellow students in 1828. 14 pages.
Letter enclosing Turkish book for the project. Letter writer gives detailed summary of the book including its use of the 1910 appearance of Halley's comet as a backdrop.
A slave pass written by Sarah Savage with all writing penned through. The pass gives an enslaved person, Ellack, permission to stay at Stoll's Alley for three months.
Eyewitness account of 1910 appearance of Halley's comet in Marion, South Carolina. Questions included: 1. What were the circumstances when you saw the comet? 2. Describe the appearance of the comet. 3. Did you experience any particular emotions when you saw the comet? 4. Did anything interesting, unusual or funny happen while the comet was visible? 5. What did you think a comet was in 1910? 6. What did your parents, relatives, friends or teachers tell you about the comets in 1910? 7. As you grew older did your view or understanding of the nature of comets change? 8. As you grew older did you ever think about your experience of seeing Halley's comet? If so, under what circumstances? 9. Do you feel privileged to have seen Halley's comet? 10. Do you feel that seeing Comet Halley has affected you personally in any way? If so, how?
"Author writes about a ""Halley celebration"" attended by an uncle in Greenwich, England. The 1986 celebration at the old Royal Observatory was attended by the ""over 80's and under 10's."""
![Undated letter by Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Grimke Drayton [Jr.?]](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/40629/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Undated letter by Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Grimke Drayton [Jr.?]](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/40631/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Undated letter by Theodore Drayton Grimke-Drayton to his son, Theodore Grimke Drayton [Jr.?]](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/40630/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Portion of a will by Thomas Drayton[?], unsigned, undated](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/40260/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
![Portion of a will by Thomas Drayton[?], unsigned, undated](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/49015/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
