James Chesnut papers, 1815-1849.

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James Chesnut papers, 1815-1849.

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Papers consist of financial and property records, correspondence, estate records, and other items. Property records include conveyances; deeds to lots in Camden (S.C.) and land near or on the Wateree River in Kershaw District; leases; and plats of land in Kershaw and Sumter districts. Financial and business records include bonds; receipts; promissory notes; accounts for sales of flour, cotton, and other items; accounts of James Chesnut and John Chesnut with Kirkpatrick & Douglas (later John Kirkpatrick & Co.), John Cantey, and other individuals and businesses; a plantation account book (1815-1816); and medical accounts (1820-1832) of Dr. Edward H. Anderson with James Chesnut detailing medical services rendered to slaves and others. Estate records (1818-1835) of John Chesnut include accounts, legal documents, and other items. Correspondence mostly pertains to business and financial affairs and includes letters to James Chesnut from Kirkpatrick & Douglas regarding shipments of beef and pork, cotton prices, and other matters. Additional correspondence includes letters (1828-1830) to James Chesnut from David R. Williams at Society Hill (S.C.) discussing family matters, life in Camden (S.C.), the construction of a mill or factory, and other topics; letters (1833, 1836) from John Chesnut (1799-1839) to his brother James Chesnut, Jr. (1815-1885) mainly concerning the "political news of the day"; letters from James Chesnut, Sr. to James Chesnut, Jr. concerning the health of their slaves, nullification and other political issues, and other matters; letters (1838) from John L. Manning to James Chesnut, Jr. concerning personal and social matters; and a letter (1836) from John B. O'Neall to John Chesnut (1799-1839) regarding politics. Other items include affidavits (1834) of militia officers; John Chesnut's commission (1822) in the South Carolina militia; lists of voters (1842, 1846) for state legislative elections in Clarendon County (S.C.); a petition (c. 1844) requesting a public road for access to the Camden Branch of the South Carolina Railroad; legal documents, including powers of attorney; notes and a speech about banking laws (1834-1835); and the act of incorporation (c. 1840) for the Charleston Atlantic Steam Navigation Company.

ca. 1200 items.

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Anderson, Edward H., 1858-

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Chesnut, James, 1815-1885

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Camden, S.C. attorney, plantation owner, state legislator, and U.S. Senator. He held several military posts during the Civil War including a staff position in Richmond, Va. from 1862 to 1864. His wife was Mary Boykin Miller (1823-1886). From the description of James Chesnut papers, 1850-1900. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794015 Attorney, plantation owner, South Carolina Representative, South Carolina Senator, and U.S. Senator. A native of Ca...

Chesnut, John, 1743-1818

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Camden District, S.C. merchant, plantation owner, and South Carolina state legislator. A native of Virginia, he married Sarah Cantey (d. 1786). With his partners Joseph and Ely Kershaw, William Ancrum, and Aaron Loocock, Chesnut operated a large mercantile business from 1764 to 1774. After their partnership was dissolved he continued as a merchant in the Camden (S.C.) area. Chesnut owned large tracts of land in the vicinity of the Wateree River. From the description of John Chesnut p...

Chesnut, John, 1799-1839.

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Kershaw District, South Carolina plantation owner and South Carolina state Senator. A Unionist, John Chestnut was the delegate for Kershaw District at the Nullification Convention (1832-1833), where he voted against the Nullification Ordinance. From the description of Letter : [Columbia, S.C.], to Mrs. Ellen Chesnut, Camden, S.C., 1832 Nov. 20. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144800 ...

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...

Chesnut, James, 1773-1866.

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Camden, S.C. plantation owner and South Carolina state representative and senator. He was the son of John Chesnut (1743-1818) and Sarah Cantey. James Chesnut married Mary Cox (d. 1864) in 1796 and their children included John Chesnut (1799-1839) and James Chesnut, Jr. (1815-1885). From the description of James Chesnut papers, 1815-1849. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794014 Planter of Kershaw County, S.C.; member of S.C. General A...