050. Nathaniel Heyward to James B. Heyward -- December 27, 1834

Title:

050. Nathaniel Heyward to James B. Heyward -- December 27, 1834

Date:

1834

Creator (Personal):

Heyward and Ferguson families, 1806-1923

Description:

Nathaniel Heyward writes to his grandson James B. Heyward with instructions about a presenting a draft for money from a Boston Merchant to pay for his schooling. He is glad to hear that James is engaged in his studies but cautions that he wants him to return to home a learned gentleman and not a "book worm." He comments on the character of James' and his brother Nat's acquaintances and that Nat is doing well at "the office" in Beaufort. 3p.

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, 1766-1851--Correspondence
Harvard University--Students--History--19th century

Topical Subject:

Plantation life--South Carolina

Geographic Subject:

Beaufort (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:

47954