Papers, 1778-1821.

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Papers, 1778-1821.

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Papers consisting of a deposition, signed by Read in 1790, concerning the ownership of a slave in the possession of Richard Cureton, who refused to deliver him to Read's representative, George Dykes; commission of dower, 1794, to Ann Lord, widow of Andrew Lord; a letter from J. Alison regarding a falsely reported uprising among slaves, 1797; a letter from J. Dickinson, regarding orders for the review of the brigade, 1806; a letter from Paul Hamilton, mentioning a commission for one Captain Rouark; comments on Alexander Gillon; and numerous letters concerning the business of Peter Hasenclever, Prussian iron manufacturer, who was involved in extensive litigation in the United States with Read as his attorney.

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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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Lord, Anne

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Cureton, Richard.

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South Carolina. Militia

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A number of South Carolina militia units were adopted into the Continental Army. The 1st South Carolina Regiment, organized in 1775, consisted of ten companies. The Regiment was consolidated, although it retained its name, with the 5th Regiment, February 11, 1780 to consist of nine companies. It was reorganized in late 1782 and early 1783 to consist of three companies, and disbanded November 15, 1783. The 2nd Regiment was also organized in 1775 to consist of ten companie...

Hamilton, Paul

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Dykes, George

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Hasenclever, Peter, 1716-1793

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Read, Jacob, 1752-1816

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Delegate and Senator of South Carolina; colonel in Revolution; served in S.C. House, 1781-1782, 1789-1794; Speaker of S.C. House, 1789-1794; delegate in Continental Congress; Federalist U.S. Senator, 1795-1801; judge of U.S. Court of the District of S.C., 1801-1816; husband of Catherine Read; brother of William Read (1754-1845). From the description of Jacob Read papers 1752-1816. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 44399358 Delegate to the U.S. Continental C...

Gillon, Alexander, 1741-1794

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Naval officer and U.S. representative from South Carolina. From the description of Letter of Alexander Gillon, 1793. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450469 ...