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1. 032. Nathaniel Heyward (II) to Mother-in-Law -- July 17, 1819

032. Nathaniel Heyward (II) to Mother-in-Law -- July 17, 1819
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1819-07-17
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Nathaniel Heyward writes his mother-in-law, Mary Barnwell, about a perilous trip from Coosaw island to Charleston aboard a leaky schooner that required "all hands constantly at the pump." He mentions that he has secured passage on the 'Georgia Packet' for a summer trip north but may have to skip Philadelphia because of news the "Yellow fever has shown itself" there. 4p.

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