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.

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:

40297