John C. Sheppard papers, [ca. 1892?]-c.1931.

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John C. Sheppard papers, [ca. 1892?]-c.1931.

Miscellaneous items, including complimentary card from the ladies of Bamberg, S.C., apparently dating from the 1892 gubernatorial campaign and describing Sheppard as "a man who will redeem the honor of South Carolina" [from the Tillman regime]. Also including account statement from Alvin Hart and Company, dealers in dry goods and general merchandise, Edgefield, SC; letter, 22 March 1901, from state senator Robert Aldrich, Barnwell, SC, expressing sympathy on the death of Sheppard's father-in-law, Judge William H. Wallace; and inventory of law books and miscellaneous books belonging to Sheppard compiled after his death by his son James O. Sheppard.

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Aldrich, Robert, 1844-1911

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Lawyer and judge, of Barnwell, S.C. From the description of Robert Aldrich papers, 1885-1920. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 54845094 ...

South Carolina. Governor (1886 : Sheppard)

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Sheppard, John C., 1850-1931.

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John Calhoun Sheppard served as governor of South Carolina 10 July-30 Nov. 1886; Sheppard served as lieutenant governor beginning in 1884 during the administration of his predecessor, Hugh S. Thompson; Sheppard assumed the governor's chair when Pres. Grover Cleveland appointed Thompson Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; Sheppard practiced law in Edgefield, S.C., with his brother Orlando for several decades beginning in 1875. From the description of John C. Sheppard papers, [ca. 189...

Wallace, William A. (William Andrew), 1827-1896

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Hart, Alvin and Company (Firm)

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