Whitemarsh B. Seabrook papers, 1840-1859 [manuscript].

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Whitemarsh B. Seabrook papers, 1840-1859 [manuscript].

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Letters, 1849-1852, to and from Whitemarsh Seabrook written mainly during his terms of office as South Carolina governor; most of the letters are marked "Private and Confidential." Included are letters of governors W. D. Moseley of Florida, George W. Towns of Georgia, and J. A. Quitman of Mississippi, in answer to a circular letter sent Setpember 1850 calling for organized resistance to the North. There are also letters from F. H. Elmore regarding the work of the central committee; on the eligibility of General James Hamilton for U.S. senator; and from William Gregg on manufacturing in Southern states. Also included are bills for slaves and deeds relating to Edisto Island, S.C., and St. Luke's Parish, S.C., 1840 and 1854-1859.

35 items (2 reels of microfilm).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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