Papers, 1792-1868.

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Papers, 1792-1868.

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Consists primarily of correspondence concerning political matters. Three lengthy letters from James Hammond to Pickens in 1839-1840 detail extensively the state of South Carolina politics, including the Unionist-Nullificationist controversy and illustrate the complexity of personal and political interactions. Also included are some of Pickens' rough drafts of letters sent to his fiancee. One such letter documents at length Pickens' feelings about his political actions and positions. Several letters from Pickens' early Civil War governorship (1860-1862) report events and observations of the conflict. Of particular interest is a letter of 1868 from the Democratic Club of Liberty Hill to Pickens as Chairman of the Democratic Central Executive Committee, which discusses the decision not to employ any Negro or member of his family who fails to bring a note from his former "employer" stating that he is a Democrat. Legal papers in the collection include deeds, court proceedings, and legal statements, many of which pertain to Arthur Simkins, Pickens' early law partner and father-in-law.

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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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Hammond, James Henry, 1807-1864

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James Henry Hammond (1807-1864) was a lawyer and planter, and an early advocate of nullification and secession. He was Democratic governor of South Carolina for the period 1842 to 1844, and was a U.S. Senator, for the period 1857 to 1860. As a senator he began to doubt the wisdom of secession. From the description of Papers, 1823-1875. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259405 James henry Hammond (1807-1864) was a South Carolina planter who served in the ...

Simkins, Arthur.

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Pickens, F. W. (Francis Wilkinson), 1805-1869

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Pickens was a congressman from South Carolina and later governor of that state. From the description of Francis Wilkinson Pickens letters from various correspondents, 1832-1834. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612796541 From the guide to the Francis Wilkinson Pickens letters from various correspondents, 1832-1834., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Congressman and governor of South Carolina. From the description of...

Democratic Party (S.C.)

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