Papers, 1782-1868.

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Papers, 1782-1868.

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Papers of John Fauchereaud Grimké, Continental soldier and South Carolina jurist; of his son, Thomas Smith Grimké; and of his grandson, Edward Montague Grimké. Included are references to supplies for the Continental Army, ratification of the peace treaty between the United States and Great Britain, the activities of the North Carolina Assembly, the affairs of the Broad River Company, epistemology, and financial and personal matters. Also included are letters concerning the estates of John F. Grimké's father and of Thomas Roper, husband of Mary Smith Grimké Roper.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Roper, Thomas.

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Broad River Company.

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Grimké family.

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France. 1783 Sept. 3.

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Grimké, Thomas Smith, 1786-1834

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Grimké served many benevolent causes and specifically peace. Brother of abolitionists Sarah and Angelina Grimké, Thomas Smith Grimké was a jurist and a writer. From the description of ALS, 1825 November, South Carolina to William McDowall Tart. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 44929911 Born in Charleston, South Carolina; practiced law and served as a state senator 1826-1830; championed temperance and world peace and supported a religious, utilitarian educa...

Grimke, E. Montague (Edward Montague), 1832-1896

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Second Lieutenant in the Moultrie Guards; student at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. From the description of Edward Montague Grimke papers, 1850-1868. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 41069930 ...

Roper, Mary Smith Grimké.

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Grimké, John Fauchereaud 1752-1819

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United States. Continental Army

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In response to the expansion of the Continental Army the number of staff was increased and reorganized in 1776. Changes included the creation of a new unit to supplement George Washington's personal staff. This special unit, the Commander in Chief's Guard, was formed on March 12, 1776 with Captain Caleb Gibbs (formerly adjutant of the 14th Continental Regiment and appointed Aid to Major General Greene) as commander. The unit protected Washington, the army's cash, and official papers. ...