068. Nathaniel Heyward to James B. Heyward -- February 19, 1838
Title:
068. Nathaniel Heyward to James B. Heyward -- February 19, 1838
Date:
1838
Creator (Personal):
Heyward and Ferguson families, 1806-1923
Description:
Letter from Nathaniel Heyward at Combahee to his grandson James in Cambridge, Mass. In his letter, Nathaniel provides additional monies to pay James' debts and reprimands him for his extravagance. Nathaniel mentions that James' brother, Nathaniel, has bought a house in Beaufort and is building "a lofty one at White Hall." He tells James that when he returns from college in October "being of age (21) - I shall resign my administration, and leave you with the rice crop." He also notes that all is peaceful and well at Combahee, "notwithstanding the Growls of the Abolitionist." 3p.