Letter, 22 Dec. 1837 (Abbeville, S.C.), from James F. Gilbert, re his ministry at Lebanon and Hopewell Presbyterian Churches, discussing future aspirations, and commenting, "I do not know what will become of our Southern Zion if more young men do not turn their attention to the Gospel Ministry." Journal, 1830-1886, Saye's personal journal with infrequent entries recorded over a long period of time, with autobiography, news of Presbyterian churches in S.C., family register, lists of marriages and funerals chiefly performed in upstate counties of Chester, Union, and Spartanburg, S.C., and elsewhere; and "Revolutionary Reminiscences," collection of accounts from veterans of the American Revolution (microfilm roll 1333; this item described in greater detail in online catalog). Letter, 6 Oct. 1839 (Union, S.C.) from Nath[aniel] Gist, discussing "the rules of our school" that Gist and colleagues were considering establishing, including details regarding finances and the school term. Letter 22 Apr. [ca. late 1850s], from Abram R Saye (b.1840) writing from Mayesville (Sumter District, S.C.), regarding his progress at school; letter, 9 Aug. 1860 (Chester District, S.C.) to his nephew, W[illia]m D. McJunkin, discussing the trade of a female slave, "in regard to Dock's wife I will do as you desire but I wish you to come & see her - and if you trade take her home," hoping to collect money due an estate that would allow him to pay McJunkin $2000 or more when in Union, S.C., at Christmas, noting that all of his children were then at home, although Abram expected to return to Mayesville at the end of August, lamenting damage to the corn crop by the drought, and commenting re "some magnificent young ladies in this region.... It has been believed that young ladies in S.C. are no ways lo[a]th[e] to try their fortunes in Mi[ssissippi] when a good chance offers," and suggesting a possible romantic match among their mutual friends if given time and proximity, "No telling what might happen towards the close of leap-year." Letter, 23 Sept. 1863, Oakley Hall (Chester, S.C.) from Saye to Rev. W[illia]m T. Savage, noting his distress at not having heard from Savage, particularly as S.C. citizens "from different parts threatened by invasion from Yankeeland" refugeed in Chester, providing details of many Chester area citizens during the Civil War, including casualties among local regiments, naming several Presbyterian ministers serving as Confederate army chaplains, and commenting on war news from Mississippi and Charleston, S.C.
