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1. Copy of the Latin and English Inscription for the Memorial of Charles Louis D'Arsac de Ternay

Copy of the Latin and English Inscription for the Memorial of Charles Louis D'Arsac de Ternay
Description:
A Latin and English translation for the inscription on Charles Louis D'Arsac de Ternay's memorial. The inscription identifies him as a "knight of the order of St. John's of Jerusalem," a descendant of the Americans, a captain in the royal fleet and his various accomplishments and experiences in the military during the Seven Year's War and the American Revolution.

2. Letter from John Laurens to Francis Kinloch

Letter from John Laurens to Francis Kinloch
Date:
1774-08-23
Description:
Letter from John Laurens to Francis Kinloch regarding foreign travel in Europe and the state of American political affairs. Laurens proceeds to outline the South Carolinian officials who are to attend the General Congress gathering that will soon take place in Philadelphia or New York.

4. Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page

Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page
Date:
1777-08-05
Description:
Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page relating recent news including the locations of Howe's fleet and a foiled assassination attempt on General Washington.

5. Letter from William Bryan to [Governor Richard Caswell]

Letter from William Bryan to [Governor Richard Caswell]
Date:
1777-07-27
Description:
Letter from William Bryan to [Governor Richard Caswell] regarding the British attacks in the north, the movement of their fleet, his suspicion that they intend to attack South Carolina, and the lack of preparation for said attack.

7. Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page

Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page
Date:
1777-08-19
Description:
Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page regarding the location of various commanders of the Continental Army, including General Washington and General Gates, and their troops.

8. Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page

Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page
Date:
1777-05-19
Description:
Letter from Mann Page Jr. to John Page praising the news of Mr. George Wythe’s promotion to Speaker of the House of Delegates and in turn, lamenting the decision to dismiss Colonel R. H. Lee from Congress.

9. Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page

Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page
Date:
1777-04-15
Description:
Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page appraising his brother of his bout with smallpox, preparation for an enemy invasion in Philadelphia, the British blocking of trade, the loss of a ship with her captain and supplies, and reporting the expected renewal of British forces in the spring.