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

Title:

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

Date:

1819

Creator (Personal):

Heyward and Ferguson families, 1806-1923

Description:

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.

Collection Title:

Heyward and Ferguson Family Papers, 1806-1923

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Heyward family
Heyward, Nathaniel, 1790-1819--Correspondence

Topical Subject:

Plantation life--South Carolina

Geographic Subject:

Charleston (S.C.)--Social life and customs--19th century

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C.)

Shelving Locator:

Mss 0092

Date Digital:

2009-09

Digitization Specifications:

700 ppi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL scanner, Archival Master is a tiff.

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Public domain.

Access Information:

For more information, contact Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424.

Admin ID:

47944