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Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 to Charlie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08165.04 Author/Creator: Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 09 October 1858 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

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.

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

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