H.B. Croom papers, [1830] Oct. 29-Nov. 3.

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H.B. Croom papers, [1830] Oct. 29-Nov. 3.

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Letter, 29 Oct. 1830 from Cheraw, S.C., to his wife in New Bern, N.C., informing her that his departure had been twice delayed by a lame horse and a broken axle. Letter, 3 Nov. [1830], Columbia, S.C., mentioning his improved health, comparing the "handsome town" of Columbia to the "neat little town" of Camden, "Columbia is a very handsome town, and contains many splendid buildings," reporting that he saw the recently erected DeKalb monument, commenting on the difficulties of travel and advising that her brother travel by ship, and noting the large amount of barren land in South Carolina, except in vicinity of the Pedee, Wateree, and Congaree Rivers, where "you see upon their banks the most elegant lands imaginable."

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Croom, H. B.

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De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780

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French officer in the Revolutionary War; born in Huttendorf, Bavaria, and died from wounds received in battle near Camden, South Carolina, in 1780. From the description of Johann De Kalb correspondence, 1859-ca. 1860. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58782916 Revolutionary War general; also known as Baron de Kalb and Jean de Kalb; native of Bavaria; died 19 Aug. 1780, Camden, S.C. From the description of Johann De Kalb papers, 1780 July...