Letter to Thomas Smith Grimké [manuscript], 1830 February 3.

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Letter to Thomas Smith Grimké [manuscript], 1830 February 3.

Unsigned holograph draft thanking Grimké for a pamphlet, regretting that his duties at the state constitutional convention prevented an earlier reply, and commenting favorably on it.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Grimké, Thomas Smith, 1786-1834

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Grimké served many benevolent causes and specifically peace. Brother of abolitionists Sarah and Angelina Grimké, Thomas Smith Grimké was a jurist and a writer. From the description of ALS, 1825 November, South Carolina to William McDowall Tart. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 44929911 Born in Charleston, South Carolina; practiced law and served as a state senator 1826-1830; championed temperance and world peace and supported a religious, utilitarian educa...

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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