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Laurens, James, 1728-1784. James Laurens correspondence, 1772-1784.

Title: James Laurens correspondence, 1772-1784.

A disbound letter book (1772-1775) contains copies of letters of James Laurens and others written while he was overseeing Henry Laurens' plantations and business affairs during the latter's stay in England. Letters, mostly to Henry Laurens, concern business and financial matters, land transactions, plantation and family affairs, and other matters, and are mostly from Charleston (S.C.) to Philadelphia (Pa.), London (England), Geneva (Switzerland), and elsewhere. Correspondents include Henry Laurens, John Laurens (son of Henry Laurens), John Petrie, William Fisher, Richard Grubb, William Cowles, Bordieu & Chollet, Richard Oswald, and Reynolds, Getley & Co. Letters (1776-1784) of James Laurens to Henry Laurens from England and France discuss matters such as James Laurens' health, business affairs, family and friends, and the death of John Petrie, nephew of James Laurens. Three letters (1783-1784) to Henry Laurens from Mary Laurens, wife of James Laurens, mainly concern her husband's poor health and other family matters.

ArchivalResource: 1 v.20 items.

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Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792. Henry Laurens papers, 1747-1860.

Title: Henry Laurens papers, 1747-1860.

Papers consist of correspondence, congressional and military records, and other items. Papers pertaining to Laurens' service in the U.S. Continental Congress include correspondence; minutes, journals, resolves, memorials, and reports of the Congress and its committees; speeches and other material (1777-1779) pertaining to the Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw Indians, mostly in East Florida; reports on military conditions, engagements, losses, and prisoners; and notes on debates.

ArchivalResource: 8 linear ft.

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Garden, Alexander, 1757-1829. Autograph letter signed : to James Laurens, Esq., Tuesday evening.

Title: Autograph letter signed : to James Laurens, Esq., Tuesday evening.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (fol.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269582428 View