January 28, 1857

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley

Writes to a fellow student about how he misses college life at South Carolina College. Asks him to get his room and bed ready for when he returns in April. Says he is convalescing from an illness and discusses the health of other members of his family that are convalescing with him. Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.03

09 October 1858

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charlie

Discusses an examination the students took to see who would be readmitted. Lists a few of the 10 men from their class that were rejected. Also lists those that did not reapply, including the recipient. Discusses his room, his classes, classmates, teachers, and other everyday matters. Asks him to write soon. Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.04

November 1858

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mi Carale Care (in Latin)

Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.05

01 April 1859

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley

Says he tried to write earlier but could not finish. Speaks of the illness of a friend Marion. Reports that the Heyward and Martin and Wyman cases are still pending. Mentions a bridal party that is on their way to Orangeburgh. States the Elliots went to Charleston. Asks Charley to sell his bed and mattress and gives selling prices. Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859.

GLC08165.06

11 May 1859

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley

Says it seems like Charley is having fun at Columbia (South Carolina College) but hopes he is studying. Wishes he could be there for the spring months and see the Tournament. Talks of country living and that he is physically but not mentally active. Reports that he went to Pocotaligo, S.C. and saw William Gilmore Simms. Mentions friends Townsend and Longstreet. Asks Charley to sell his bed furniture. William Gilmore Simms was a popular romance author from South Carolina. Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859.

GLC08165.07

January 18, 1860

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley

Writes he is now in Gillisonville at work. He likes the power but enjoys going home every week and being a subordinate in his parent's house. Comments on a dance he attended in Gillisonville which he enjoyed even though he did not know many. Describes using corporal punishment on his boys. Mentions Emmeline Colcock. Asks Charley how it is being a senior at college. States Marion went to Charleston to live with William Colcock. Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859. He was engaged to Emmeline Colcock before he entered service but she died in 1861.

GLC08165.08

28 March 1860

Hutson, William F., 1815-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Huston

Writes to his father that he enjoyed hearing from him and mother (Sarah M. McLeod), and that he hopes they are enjoying pleasant weather in the city. Speaks of the health of a Ms. Wright, and that Sally came to visit yesterday. Remarks that he is improving with age and becoming a more loving son. Sends birthday wishes. Mentions that Martha's cold has improved.

GLC08165.09

01 August 1860

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley

States he received Charley's letter and is envious of his student lifestyle since Hutson has to work. He looks forward to when work is done and they can be together again. Mentions a Miss Roche who he is afraid is set to be an old maid. Asks to have Emily write. Letter was finished and dated again on 7 August 1860. Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859.

GLC08165.10

15 October 1860

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to O'Haily

Apologizes for not writing earlier. Mentions having a fever frequently. He is looking forward to the Columbia visit. Gives family news. Comments on the corruption of government. Quotes "extracts from a relic of antiquity" in Latin. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.11

05 November 1863

Hutson, Sarah McLeod, fl. 1863

Autograph letter

Title: to Charles J. Hutson (missing pages)

Discusses health, weather, and family news. A note on the letter's envelope identifies the author, who was a refugee during the Civil War. She was the wife of Richard Woodward Hutson and mother of her correspondent, who was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.12

6 June 1866

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his cousin

A letter from Hutson's brother enclosed with the one from his cousin informed Hutson of the death of their father, Richard Woodward Hutson (1788-1866). Recalls emotional partings with his father during the Civil War. Reports that he unsuccessfully attempted to send his correspondent a long letter, and will write at length soon. Gives family news. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.13

8 November 1866

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodora Colcock Hutson (incomplete)

Discusses a visit with C.W., possibly Charles Woodward Hutson, his nephew, at the University of South Carolina. Reminisces about his time as a student there eight years earlier. Reports attending a convention also attended by "many men of influence from the State" of South Carolina. Discusses speeches made by Chancelor John Inglis, James Chestnut, Jr., and Wade Hampton. Mentions meeting Livingston and Sallie Wigg. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War. Theodora was his wife. Inglis attended the South Carolina Secession Convention and chaired the…

GLC08165.14

29 June 1868

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodora Colcock Hutson

Chides his daughter for not writing. Reports family news, including the fever and treatment received by his "pet child." Discusses the livelihood and recent illness of Charles Jones Hutson, Theodora's husband. Asks to have Aunt Sally, Colcock's wife's sister Sarah Huguenin, instruct her in sewing. Discusses some legal business that he, his brother (named Charles Jones), Theodora's husband and her brother Cornelius Colcock are all involved in.

GLC08165.15

02 August 1868

Colcock, Mary Anna, 1847-1889

Autograph letter

Title: to Theodora Colcock Hutson

Reports family news. Discusses Theodora's husband, Charles Jones Hutson. Comments on teaching. Reports death of an aunt. Discusses making a dress.

GLC08165.16

03 September 1868

Colcock, Mary Anna, 1847-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodora Colcock Hutson

Discusses Theodora's plans to visit her family's Ocean Plantation and Uncle John's house. Reports various family news and impending visits.

GLC08165.17

03 December 1871

Colcock, Mary Anna, 1847-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodora Colcock Huston

Says she is sorry it took so long to answer Hutson's letter. She is anxious to see her nephews. Asks when Hutson is coming to Ocean to visit. Speaks of family news, health, her children Annie and Emmie, and other matters. Says father (William F. Colcock) invited them for Christmas and wants all the grandchildren together. Asks Hutson to write soon about the children, Charles, and herself. Letter signed Minnie, short for Mary Anna. Theodora Colcock married Charles J.C. Hutson. Mary Anna Colcock is her sister and married Joseph Dewees. Their parents are William Ferguson Colcock and…

GLC08165.20

08 September 1878

Colcock, Mary Anna, 1847-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodora Colcock Hutson

States she wishes she could come visit but it is harvest time. Reports that Mr. Dewees is preparing for harvesting. Mentions her children Annie and Emmie and comments about having Emmie learn music. Speaks of the welfare of Hennie. Mentions Hutson visiting. Discusses a past party and another one planned for October. Letter signed Minnie, short for Mary Anna. Theodora Colcock married Charles J.C. Hutson. Mary Anna Colcock is her sister and married Joseph Dewees. Their parents are William Ferguson Colcock and Emmeline L. Huguenin.

GLC08165.21

04 August 1880

Colcock, Mary Anna, 1847-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodora Colcock Hutson

Comments on family matters, her children, everyday life, and servants. Letter signed Minnie, short for Mary Anna. Theodora Colcock married Charles J.C. Hutson. Mary Anna Colcock is her sister and married Joseph Dewees. Mary Anna and Theodora's parents are William Ferguson Colcock and Emmeline L. Huguenin.

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February 2, 1857

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charlie

Writes to Charlie, a fellow student, about how he misses college life at South Carolina College and cannot wait to return. Talks of his illness and how he cannot seem to get over it. Asks him to get his room and bed ready for when he returns in April. Huston graduated from South Carolina College in 1859.

GLC08165.23

December 11, 1888

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard

States if Richard comes for him next Monday he will go to McPhersonville. Mentions visitors and states everything is going well at the office. Gives love to Richard's family.

GLC08165.24

22 September 1862

Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864

Broadside

Title: [Proclamation! To the people of Estill]

Countersigned by R. A. Alston. Message from the Commanding General ordering the Home Guards to come in immediately and give up their arms. Those who do not will be regarded as enemies of the Government, those that do will be treated as private citizens. Indicates that any citizen who ambushes soldiers, "bushwhackers," will be ordered found and shot. "If any of our men are fired on I will lay waste the entire surrounding neighborhood." Morgan was a Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War, famed for his daring cavalry raids behind Union lines.

GLC08176

February 12, 1863

White, Jonathon C., fl. 1862-1863

Newspaper

Title: The Weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 7 (February 12, 1863)]

General order no. 96, re. conscription. Biography of Stonewall Jackson. Some articles are translated into French. Article on back page has been cut out. Fugitive slave ads. Pink, gray, and white leaf and floral design.

GLC08177

20 December 1783

Revolutionary War poems

Broadside

Title: to George, Prince of Wales

British hand-colored, printed rebus poems. "On Peace" shows the Goddess of Peace along with the lines: "While gentle peace alike invites/All ranks to share in her delights...".

GLC08255.02

1864-1865 circa

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Broadside

Title: Sherman's March to the Sea.

Anthem celebrating Sherman's 1864 march from Georgia to Savannah, published by E. Nason & Co.

GLC08277.01

1864-1865 circa

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Broadside

Title: We are for the Union.

Publisher unknown

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