Nathaniel A. Pratt legal papers, 1868-1879.

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Nathaniel A. Pratt legal papers, 1868-1879.

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Documents and correspondence pertaining to the legal and business affairs of Dr. Pratt, including his efforts to purchase Magnolia Plantation from Rev. John G. Drayton, and difficulties with title to the property. In a letter of 28 June 1869, Henry D. Lesesne wrote to attorney James Simons that all of Drayton's muniments were destroyed during the war (the house was burned by Federal troops). Other documents concerning Magnolia Plantation include a plat showing the location of the destroyed dwelling house, "negro quarters," a barn, and other details.

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South Carolina Historical Society

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Pratt, N. A. (Nathaniel Alpheus), 1834-1906

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Nathaniel Alpheus Pratt (1834-1906), scientist and educator, served as Superintendent of the Nitre and Mining Bureau of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. From the description of Nathaniel A. Pratt letter book, 1865-1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476481 Doctor Nathaniel A. Pratt, geologist, of South Carolina; owned a house in Charleston, S.C. From the description of Nathaniel A. Pratt legal papers, 1868-1879. (The South Carolina Histo...

Lesesne, Henry D.

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Simons, James, 1761-1815

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Beaufort and Charleston, S.C. merchant and South Carolina state representative. Through the influence of his political ally Jacob Read he was appointed naval officer for the port of Charleston in 1795. In 1797 Simons became collector of customs for South Carolina. From the description of Letter : Charleston, [S.C.], to Jacob Read, 1797 July 28. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36865639 Charleston, S.C. attorney and South Carolina state representat...

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