Charles Fraser family papers, 1782-1958.

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Fraser, Charles, 1782-1860. Charles Fraser family papers, 1782-1958.

Charles Fraser family papers, 1782-1958.

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Papers consist of correspondence, estate records, conveyances, receipts, genealogical material, and other items. Correspondence includes a letter (1786) from Charles Lorimer in Kent (England) to Alexander Fraser in Charleston (S.C.) concerning the death of Lorimer's son and his financial problems; a letter (1817) from Charles Fraser (1782-1860) in Charleston (S.C.) to James H. Ladson (husband of his neice Eliza Ann Fraser) in Beaufort (S.C.) offering religious consolations upon the death of Fraser's nephew Charles Fraser (1805-1817), with mention of those who died from a fever [bilious?] in Charleston (S.C.); a letter (1825) from Frederick [Fraser] to Jane M. Fraser concerning his engagement; a letter (1828) from Charles Fraser to William Johnston[e] in Georgetown (S.C.) concerning bonds owed to the estate of Miss Ann E. Van Rhyn; and a letter (1845) from Mary [Davie?] to her sister Mary Jane Fraser (1797-1881) concerning family matters. Estate records (1764-1773) pertain to the estate of Judith Fraser (d. 1763, sister of Alexander Fraser) and consist of an inventory and appraisement (1764) naming slaves and other properties; letters of administration (1764) naming Judith Fraser (mother of the deceased) administratrix of the estate; and a valuation (1773) of two slaves. Two conveyances (1821) are for a house and lots in Beaufort (S.C.) sold by Mary Fraser to John Pope of Hilton Head (S.C.) and then from Pope to George M. Stoney. Receipts include two receipts (1824) of William Johnston[e] for tuition for McKewn [Johnstone] at the College of Charleston; a receipt (1844) to Mrs. Fraser from John S. Bird for gilt frame looking glasses; and a receipt (1864) to Mrs. Davie from the Southern Express Company. Genealogical material includes a transcription (1865) of "Authentic family memorials drawn up by Charles Fraser"; a Fraser family chart; notes on the Fraser and Johnstone families by Isabel Fraser Johnstone (d. 1932); and an issue (1958) of the "Flying Spurs," a newsletter "published in the interest of the reunion of Johnstone descendants." Other items include a lock of hair in an envelope marked "Charles Fraser" (date uncertain).

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