Matthew Singleton Papers, 1773-1783.

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Matthew Singleton Papers, 1773-1783.

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Chiefly Revolutionary War-era materials, including letter, 29 Dec. 1775, re advanced payment of wages by Matthew Singleton to twenty-eight men; certificate, 4 June 1778, re oath taken by Matthew Singleton re act of General Assembly of S.C.; appraisal, 12 Oct. 1778, of estate items belonging to Matthew Singleton. Letter, 17 Aug. 1779, re horses lost at Bacon's Bridge during Provosts advance on Charleston, S.C.; undated deposition by two members of Lt. Col. [Joseph] Kershaw's Light Horse Brigade re desertions; letter, 10 April 1779, re potential treason and court case against individuals charged with aiding the enemy of the United States; letter, 30 June 1779, Charleston, S.C., from John Rutledge, re acquittal of Matthew Singleton by court martial on charges of mutiny. Receipt, 30 July 1773, from John Cogdell, Deputy Receiver General, to Matthew Singleton, re rent on 2094 acres of land; letter, 14 Aug. 1774, Saint Mark's Parish, S.C., Matthew Singleton to R[ichard] Richardson, Jr., John James, Jr. and Isham Moore, requesting money for the poor and identifying people who paid poor taxes. Letter, 16 July 1783, William Richardson, to Matthew Singleton, re land purchases; undated letter from Gen. A. Williamson to Matthew Singleton, re appointment of Lt. Col. J. Kershaw.essay, 15 Sept. 1916, copy of paper by J. Nelson on "An Early Settler in Stateburg and papers of Matthew Singleton."

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University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Rutledge, John, 1739-1800

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John Rutledge (September 17, 1739 – June 21, 1800) was an American Founding Father, politician, and jurist who served as one of the original associate justices of the Supreme Court and the second chief justice of the United States. Additionally, he served as the first President of South Carolina and later as its first governor after the Declaration of Independence. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Rutledge established a legal career after studying at Middle Temple in the City of London. He...

Richardson, Richard, 1741-1818.

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Richardson, William, 1743-1786

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Member of the First Provincial Congress of South Carolina; served in S.C. General Assembly and as justice of the peace for Camden District and Claremont County, S.C.; plantation owner; veteran of Revolutionary War; died, 1786, of yellow fever in Sumter County, S.C. From the description of William Richardson papers 1780-1787. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 779847945 ...

Singleton, Matthew, 1730-1787.

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Planter of Craven County (now known as Berkeley County), S.C.; Captain in the Revolutionary War; husband of Mary James Singleton (1735-1784); father of Nancy Singleton Moore (1750- ), John Singleton (1754-1820), Mary Singleton Benson (1761-1783), Robert Singleton (1763- ), Alice Singleton (1765- ), and Rebecca Singleton (1774- ). From the description of Matthew Singleton Papers, 1773-1783. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 41942171 ...

Nelson, Jenny

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Kershaw, Joseph, ca.1727-1791.

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James, John, 1760-1786.

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Cogdell, John

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United States of America. Army. Light Horse Brigade.

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Moore, Isham, 1750-1801.

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Williamson, Andrew, 1730-1786

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Army officer. From the description of Andrew Williamson correspondence, 1779 May 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981563 Brigadier General in Continental Army during American Revolution; born, ca. 1730, in Scotland; married Elizabeth Tyler; joined S.C. Militia 1760; served in "Snow Campaign," 1775; led 2nd Cherokee expedition, 1776, ambused at Esseneca; signed treaty acquiring large land cession from Indians, 1777. Commanded S.C. Militia in Robert...