Authentic copies of sundry papers which Col. Isaac Hayne, two days before his execution, delivered to a friend, 1781 Oct. 20.

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Authentic copies of sundry papers which Col. Isaac Hayne, two days before his execution, delivered to a friend, 1781 Oct. 20.

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Complete issue of newspaper reprinting seven reports written by Col. Isaac Hayne, 26 July-29 July 1781, shortly before his execution by hanging, and delivered to the South Carolina delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pa. Essays discuss Hayne's predicament as a soldier in the captured city of Charleston, S.C.; Hayne swore allegiance to the Crown after fall of Charleston with assurance that military service would not be required of him; when later ordered to join British Army, Hayne considered this a release from his oath of allegiance; he joined S.C. Militia, and captured Gen. Andrew Williamson. Also includes account of Battle of Eutaw Springs (Orangeburg County, S.C.), 8 Sept. 1781, where revolutionary forces were led by Nathanael Greene; includes lists officers killed or wounded in the battle.

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Hayne, Isaac, 1745-1781.

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St. Paul's Parish, South Carolina and York District, South Carolina mill owner, plantation owner, Revolutionary War officer, South Carolina Representative, and South Carolina Senator. Isaac Hayne was executed by the British at Charleston, South Carolina in 1781. From the description of Journal : register, ca. 1764-1781. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32141980 From the description of Isaac Hayne ledger, 1765-1781. (The South Carolina Historical S...

New Hampshire Gazette, and General Advertiser.

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Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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Revolutionary War officer. From the description of Papers, 1778-1786. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19593641 Army officer. From the description of Nathanael Greene papers, 1775-1785. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979865 Nathanael Greene was a major general in the Continental Army. He was promoted to Quartermaster General in 1778. From the description of Papers, 1778-1780. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat ...