January 10 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.01

January 15, 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.02

January 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

Either the 19th or the 25 of January as letter states "Friday Evening".

GLC09327.03

February 21,1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.04

9 March 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to "Souli"]

GLC09327.06

14 March 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.07

22 March 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.08

30 April 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.09

15 June 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.10

4 August 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.11

8 September 1866

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.13

26 September 1867

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to "Sauiee"]

GLC09327.14

11 December 1867

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to "My Cousin Mrs. Sau"]

GLC09327.15

February 22, 1868

Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.17

20 November 1863

Rhett, James M., fl. 1863

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for sale of slaves]

Receipt for $40,000 paid by James M., Charles H. and Roland Rhett, "being the cash payment on the purchase of one hundred and seven negros, leaving a balance due secured by Bond and Mortgage of Eighty eight thousand and four hundred dollars." Signed by Louisa S. McCord, Columbia, SC. 1 p. With: MD, [1863], inventory of 37 "Slaves bought from Mrs. Louisa S. M.cCord by James M. Rhett;" presumably his share of the 107 slaves listed above. Each slave is listed by name and age (if known), with a few notations: "Martha (delicate) 28 … Jonas (one arm) 11 … Limerick 38 … Child 1 …Old Lucy 67 ……

GLC09380.1

2 March 1863

Rhett, James M., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt for sale of slaves]

With: PDS, 3-2-1863, receipt printed specifically for use in slave sales: "Received from Charles H. Rhett Seven thousand two hundred & fifty Dollars… for the purchase of Seven Negro Slaves named Caesar, Catherine, Flora, Ben, Stepney, Dora & Sue." Pinned to this is the original newspaper advertisement of the estate sale: "will be sold, at the Court House in Columbia…A prime gang of 26 Negroes, accustomed to the culture of cotton, corn and provisions generally. There are among them Cooks, Washers and Ironers and House Servants, the property of … Wm. S. Chaplin, deceased." Signed by…

GLC09380.2

27 May 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw "Carmen Jones" with friends.

GLC09414.0277

16 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about a union function where she heard a lecture on race and politics.

GLC09414.0296

27 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

GLC07705.053

3 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thinks Frank L. must have arrived home by now and has called on his father...Col. Hawkins proceeded on board the brig Port Royal for the purpose of ascending the swamp canal. Lt. Col Kimball detailed all the contrabands to erect arbars in front of each company barracks.

GLC07705.069

24 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is miffed because a certain Hazelton complains of his experiences as a soldier, when he has only had a few hardships. "Why I only wish they would send them here where the sun would change many of them to niggars and somewhat tan their little kid glove hands, then what would they have to say for themselves...?

GLC07705.073

25 August 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the Schomburg collection. She also reports trouble with the ration board, and says Mad is moving into a bungalow. Half the letter is handwritten.

GLC09414.0363

8 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.

GLC07705.175

29 March 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked after Richard.

GLC07705.208

4 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He rode his horse to the other side of the army to Papa Plantation where the planter's negroes offered them dinner.

GLC07705.171