287. Madame Baptiste to Bp Patrick Lynch -- July 21, 1863

Title:

287. Madame Baptiste to Bp Patrick Lynch -- July 21, 1863

Date:

1863

Creator (Personal):

Lynch, Madame Baptiste

Description:

Letter from Madame Baptiste to Bishop Patrick Lynch about the war. Madame Baptiste writes about the Convent's plans should the "yankees" come to Columbia and asks the Bishop where to stash their furnishings. She also suggests erecting a large cross on the grounds so that the enemy will spare them but notes, "I fear the rabble of Columbia who stoned us, as much as the yankees." July 21, 1863. 8p.

Collection Title:

Lynch Family Letters, 1858-1866

Contributing Institution:

Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Catholic Church--South Carolina--Columbia
Lynch family
South Carolina Female Collegiate Institute, Barhamville

Topical Subject:

Convents--South Carolina--Columbia, Boarding schools--South Carolina--Columbia, Ursulines--South Carolina--Columbia, and Morris Island, Battle of, S.C., 1863 (July 10 - September 7)

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C.)

Shelving Locator:

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Date Digital:

2010-08

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Digital image copyright 2010, The Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives. All rights reserved. For more information contact The Catholic Diocese of Charleston Archives, Charleston, SC 29424.

Admin ID:

25343