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1. 003. B.S.S. to Willis

Description:

An addendum to a longer letter, in which the writer praises Willis for keeping faith in God. The writer also states that Henry has a "lady-love" who is said to be a fine young lady, and rich.

2. 004. Poem: "Notes on a sleeper"

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Poem about riding on a railroad sleeper car, and its relative merits compared to steamship travel.

3. 005. Sarah to her mother -- June 29th

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Letter from Sarah, in Charleston, to her mother at Hopeton. She discusses the weather, the state of the house and her mother's things, and the health of their family.

4. 035. Sarah Wilkinson to Eleanora Wilkinson -- July 30th (prior to 1849)

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Sarah writes complaning about her crowded home, discussing a visit by Reverend William Miller who is on his way to Mobile

5. 036. Willis Wilkinson to Anna Bella Wilkinson -- n.d.

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Willis writes from Sampit to Anna Bella of his travels and details the food he is sending

6. 037. Sarah Wilkinson to Eleanora Wilkinson -- n.d.

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Sarah writes that Virginia has given birth to a son

7. 038. Willis Wilkinson to daughter -- n.d.

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Willis wishes to know Mary's condition

8. 039. Virginia and Lucy to Anna B. Wilkinson -- n.d.

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Virginia writes of parties and matrimonial engagements. Lucy adds a postscript, beckoning Anna to Richmond and describing St. Peter's Church.

9. 040. Sarah to Eleanora Wilkinson -- 8th, n.d.

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Sarah discusses Virginia's travels, parties and Virginia's baby.

10. 041. Anna Wilkinson to Eleanora Wilkinson -- Oct. 10, n.d.

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Anna writes of her hope her mother will visit and of her newborn child.

11. 042. Willis Wilkinson to Anna B. Wilkinson -- n.d.

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Willis asks if Anna will visit

12. 043. Emma to Anna B. Wilkinson -- n.d.

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Emma writes about a critically ill child

13. 047. [Paul Trapier?] Keith to Willis Wilkinson -- Jan. 13, year unknown.

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The writer informs Willis of a forthcoming debate: "Are public amusements beneficial or not to the people"

14. 048. John A. Keith to Magdalen Keith -- Apr. 24, year unknown.

Description:

John writes from the arsenal of his demerits, and his winning a "go ticket" which allows him to visit Magdalen in the near future.

15. 049. Anna Bella Keith to Magdalen Keith -- date unknown

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Anna Bella writes to Willis offering Christian encouragement

16. 050. Anna Bella Keith to Magdalen Keith -- date unknown

Description:

Envelope

17. 051. [Illegible] to Paul Trapier Keith -- July 18, year unknown

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Writer offers Keith a positive job reference

18. 052. "A.W.M" to Paul Trapier Keith -- July 18, year unknown

Description:

The writer offers encouragement in relation to a prospective job with the Rail Roads.

19. Undated Letter 1 from Gertrude Sanford Legendre

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Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a sunburn she got by laying on the beach too long with a friend, relaying news of friends, and expressing her raptures over the play “Oklahoma.”

20. 103. Newspaper article -- n.d.

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Shipping notices and poem entitled "The Excursionist"

21. 153. Alex Marshall? to Magdalen Elizabeth Wilkinson Marshall -- Aug. 11, c.1880s?

Date:

1880s

Description:

This letter concerns a death in the family

22. 125. Alex Marshall to Magdalen Elizabeth Wilkinson Marshall (nee Keith) -- c.1890?

Description:

In this partial letter, Alex writes about missing his wife and the state of the new clothes washer.

23. 126. Mrs. Washington to William H. W. Barnwell -- n.d.

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Note from "Mrs. Washington" requesting that, due to her ill health, William H. W. Barnwell baptize her children at her mother's house on East Bay.

24. 127. Miscellaneous envelopes

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Miscellaneous envelopes addressed to William H. W. Barnwell

25. 141. Carrie to Paul Trapier Keith -- Aug. 25, c.1880s?; Aleck to his mother

Date:

1880s

Description:

Carrie and Aleck both include family news

26. 143. Anonymous to William H. W. Barnwell -- n.d.

Description:

Anonymous correspondent writes to William H. W. Barnwell, as editor of the "Episcopal Protestant", on matters of Episcopal procedures, specifically whether or not a member of the standing committee, absent during testimonials by a candidate for orders, can withhold his support based on disagreements the committee member has with the candidate on "speculative doctrines."

27. 144. Unknown to William H. W. Barnwell -- n.d.

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Note postmarked Stateburgh, SC, written to William H. W. Barnwell accompanying the return of the "so-called Episcopal Protestant" by the rector of the "Church at Claremont."

28. 145. Stavely & McCalla to C. A. DeSaussure -- n.d.

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Letter from Stavely & McCalla, Philadelphia publishers, to C. A. DeSaussure, Charleston, containing a partial list of subscribers provided to them by the "Episcopal Protestant."

29. 146. Calling card of William H. W. Barnwell

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Calling card with name of "Rev. W. H. Barnwell."

30. 154. Anna Bella Wilkinson Keith to Magdalen Elizabeth Wilkinson Marshall -- July. 19, c.1880s?

Date:

1880s

Description:

Anna Bella writes of the troubles of one of her children whom she loves though her "child is at fault led away by Sin into Sin"

31. 155. Cookery book

Description:

This cook book includes instruction on: cabbage; eggs; corn soup; corn fritters; tomato soup; German waffles; canned tomatoes; maccaroni; beef a la mode; birds nest pudding; fried fish; salad; and rice. Also advice on chapped hands; damp closets; polishing furniture; destroying vermin; using scrapbooks; and extracting grease.

32. 159. My First Deer -- n.d

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Typescript of recollections from J.C.H.'s boyhood hunting expeditions

33. 160. St. Peter's Sunday School Report -- n.d.

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St. Peter's Sunday School Report. Printed questionnaire for teachers of St. Peter's Episcopal Church Sunday School in Charleston.

34. 160. The Genealogical Sketch -- n.d

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Haskell family genealogy.

35. 161. Scrap with dates, numbers

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Scrap paper with dates, numbers.

36. 161. Civil War history - n.d

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Notes on the Civil War service of E.R.Haskell

37. 175. Envelope - n.d

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Envelope

38. 176. Card - n.d

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Calling card

39. 177. Card - n.d

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Calling card

40. 178. Card - n.d

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Calling card

41. 179. Envelope - n.d

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Envelope

42. Letter to John F. Grimke from James Delaire describing the Haitian Revolution, 1798

Description:

James Delaire, a St. Domingo land-owner, writes to John F. Grimke in response to a previous letter about the revolution in St. Domingo (Haiti).

43. 609. Reproduction of 1799 Poughkeepsie Journal

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Reproduction of The Poughkeepsie Journal from December 31, 1799, containing details of the funeral of George Washington.

44. 180. Card - n.d

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Calling card

45. Letter to Thomas Drayton from his nephew Glen Drayton, April 20, [1801?]

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A letter from Glen Drayton, Jr., Newport, Rhode Island, to his uncle Thomas Drayton regarding his education and requesting money.

46. 181. Card - n.d

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Calling card

47. 182. Card - n.d

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Calling card

48. 183. Card - n.d

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Calling card

49. 184. Card - n.d

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Calling card

50. Letter from Theodore Drayton-Grimke from Offenbach, Germany, 1840s[?]

Description:

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.