Grimke family papers, 1761-1866.

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Grimke family papers, 1761-1866.

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Papers consist of correspondence, legal papers, military records, and other items. Papers include legal correspondence of John F. Grimke; letters (1818) of advice to Henry Grimke from John F. Grimke and Thomas S. Grimke concerning Henry's suspension from college, his plans to become a farmer, and his duties as a gentleman; and a collection (1834) of autograph letters of nineteenth century European diplomats. Papers (1784-1806) of John F. Grimke include drafts of addresses to grand juries; an argument or opinion (1791) regarding the South Carolina judiciary; resolutions (1785) concerning debts of citizens of the Camden court district; land grants (1791-1794) for lands in Ninety-Six District; plats (1798-1799); correspondence with Jacob Read, Edward Rutledge, and others regarding foreign and political affairs and business and legal matters; a letter (1786) from John P. Grimke to Alexander Fraser regarding Grimke's financial straits; letters to John F. Grimke from cousin Charles Buddrick (a London jeweler) concerning family and business matters and economic conditions in England (1797); and printed material, including John F. Grimke's charge (1784) to the grand jury of Georgetown District. John F. Grimke's military papers (1779-1780) include returns of ammunition, arms, and troops; a paybill; rosters; and other records chiefly pertaining to the S.C. Artillery Regiment (4th). Papers (1857-1866), chiefly correspondence, of Edward M. Grimke include letters of sympathy (1857) on the death of his wife Julia; and letters (1857) from his uncle Frederick Grimke (an Ohio judge) concerning family matters and industry in the northern states. There are also two silhouettes of ladies. Records of a Charleston (S.C.) commission (appointed by the state convention) charged "to provide for the removal of Negroes and other property from portions of the state which may be invaded by the enemy" consist of correspondence, resolutions, accounts, a "statement of warrants," and other items. Correspondents include Charles M. Furman and others.

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Grimke, Julia Emma Hibben, 1834-1857.

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Grimke family.

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South Carolina family. John Faucheraud Grimke (1752-1819) was the son of John Paul Grimke (1713-1791), a jeweler and silversmith of Charleston (S.C.). John F. Grimke served as an officer of the S.C. Artillery Regiment during the Revolutionary War and was later a state legislator and judge. His children included Thomas S. Grimke (1786-1834) and Henry Grimke (1801-1852), father of Edward Montague Grimke (1832-1895). From the description of Grimke family papers, 1761-1866. (The South Ca...

Grimké, Frederick, 1791-1863

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Buddrick, Charles.

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United States. Continental Army. South Carolina Artillery Regiment, 4th.

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Grimke, Henry, 1801-1852.

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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...

Furman, Charles Manning, 1840-1934

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Charleston (Charleston Co.), S.C. resident. From the description of Letters, 1836-1840. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39352915 Planter, lawyer, professor, of Darlington and Greenville County, S.C.; captain of 16th South Carolina Volunteers, Co. H.; professor of Mathematics, Bethel College, Russellville, Ky.; professor of English Literature, Clemson University; Assistant U.S. Attorney for S.C., 1886-1889; 1859 graduate of Furman University; son of Furman Univ...

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 ...

Grimké, John Fauchereaud 1752-1819

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Grimke, John Paul, 1713-1791.

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