David Rogerson Williams papers, 1793-1816.

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David Rogerson Williams papers, 1793-1816.

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Letterbook (1814-1816) containing copies of letters to William H. Crawford, Andrew Jackson, James Madison, James Monroe, and others on such topics as Williams's efforts to strengthen the South Carolina militia during the War of 1812 and his role in land negotiations with the Cherokee Indians. Also includes account book (1793-1795) for Williams's plantation and miscellaneous biographical material.

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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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Williams, David Rogerson, 1776-1830

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Governor and U.S. representative from South Carolina, army officer, and publisher. From the description of David Rogerson Williams papers, 1793-1816. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982981 Governor of South Carolina, 1814-1816; lawyer, planter, Brigadier General US Army and manufacturer of hats, shoes, and cotton oil; native of Darlington County, S.C.; educated in Massachusetts and Rhode Island College [now Brown University] (Providence, R.I.); member of U.S. House (1805-18...