Simons family. Simons family papers, 1798-1874.
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Simons family papers, 1798-1874.
Chiefly family correspondence of the descendants of James Simons commenting on weddings, funerals, religious activities, social events, and education in South Carolina and elsewhere. Correspondence of Harriet Hyrne Simons includes letter, 26 Nov. 1811, Columbia, S.C., to James Simons, re scarcity of vegetables on the market, lack of gardens in Columbia, locating grape cuttings for him, and the predominance of Methodists and Baptists but the absence of Episcopal clergy; and letters to Harriet, including 1 Jan. 1812, from Sarah H. Simons, re family news and recent [New Madrid, Missouri] earthquakes. Letter, 4 Sept. 1819, from Henry M. Simons, Fernandina, [Amelia Island, East Florida], reporting kindnesses of the local citizens but no prospect of a furlough because of the possibility of marching against St. Augustine; 28 Aug. [1834], from A[nna] W[aties], Stateburg [Sumter District, S.C.], to H.H.S., in New York, re mention of the Singleton family, presence of a dancing school, operation of a female academy by Willis Allston, and unsuccessful attempts to establish a Sunday school; and 23 Dec. [1846?], from M[ary] S[imons] Armstrong, Charleston, S.C., re the refusal of marriage proposals by her aunt, Mary Esther Simons, from both Gen. Francis Marion and Gen. Wade Hampton. Letter, Jan. 1846, Washington, D.C., Julius J.F. Newell, to Maria Simons, Charleston, S.C., commending her hospitality and commenting on the ominous tone of political debates, on social activities in the Washington area, and Mrs. [John C.] Calhoun's assistance in making introductions, description of the White House interior, and local news; letter, 5 Apr. 1848, Charleston, S.C., H.H. Simons to Mrs. Horatio Allen in New York, re family news, genealogical information, and his efforts to assist his sisters with their school.
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