Papers, 1893.

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Papers, 1893.

Collection contains a letter to Brawley from J. Henry Toole, an African-American of Rock Hill, S.C., seeking a position. There are three letters of recommendation. Also included are papers concerning the claim of Charles P. Petit for an increase in pension.

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Brawley, William H., 1841-1916

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Charleston, S.C. attorney, judge, South Carolina state representative, and U.S. representative. Born in Chester, S.C., Brawley served in the Confederate army during the Civil War and was admitted to the bar in 1866. After serving as solicitor of the Chester circuit court, he moved to Charleston where he practiced law in partnership with W.D. Porter, and later, Joseph W. Barnwell. He was also a director of the South Carolina Railroad Co. and the Charleston & Savannah Railroad Co. Brawley marr...